Boost employability with hidden competencies
Introduction
Technical skills alone aren’t enough for employability. Employers increasingly value hidden competencies like communication and adaptability, yet many providers focus solely on tech skills that don't fully bridge the skills gap between training and employment. A LinkedIn report notes that 92% of hiring managers prioritise soft skills, but training often overlooks them.
Emphasising hidden competencies transforms graduate success. This post explores these in-demand skills, why they matter and how Spacewalk’s talent marketplace platform for educators supports holistic industry-aligned training, helping you prepare well-rounded, job-ready graduates.
What Are Hidden Competencies?
Hidden competencies include:
- Communication: Clear articulation and collaboration.
- Adaptability: Thriving in changing environments.
- Problem-Solving: Creative and analytical thinking.
- Teamwork: Effective group dynamics.
These skills transition complement technical abilities, making graduates stand out. Ignoring them risks lower employability.
Why Hidden Competencies Matter
Employers value these skills because:
- Workplace Success: Soft skills drive collaboration and innovation.
- Long-Term Growth: Adaptability ensures career longevity.
- Hiring Decisions: 92% of employers prioritise them, per LinkedIn.
Providers using Spacewalk are able to view the soft skills employers are seeking for each role - and even search for roles by particular soft skill requirements.
Spacewalk’s Holistic Approach
Spacewalk’s platform supports hidden competencies:
- Skill Profiles: Includes soft skills in graduate assessments.
- Job Matching: Aligns roles with both technical and soft skills.
- Employer Feedback: Incorporates soft skill needs.
- Outcome Tracking: Measures employability impact.
This ensures your graduates are well-rounded, boosting placement rates.
TLDR
Focusing only on technical skills limits graduate employability. Hidden competencies like communication and adaptability make graduates job-ready and competitive. Spacewalk’s talent marketplace platform supports holistic training, ensuring well-rounded learners. This means you can boost placements and employer satisfaction.
Ready to enhance employability? Visit Spacewalk to book a demo to explore our platform or get started today with a free 7-day trial.
FAQs
What are hidden competencies?
Soft skills like communication and adaptability.
Why are soft skills important?
They drive workplace success and hiring decisions.
How does Spacewalk support them?
By including soft skills in matching and assessments.
Can soft skills be taught?
Yes, through mentoring and practical exercises.
What do employers prioritise?
A mix of technical and soft skills.
