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Why Learning Ability Matters to Employability
Employers cannot always expect a candidate to arrive with every skill they will ever need.
Work changes.
New employees also encounter unfamiliar situations.
Learning ability therefore matters because it supports continued development.
Learning Ability Can Be Seen in Behaviour
Someone demonstrates learning ability when they:
- ask useful questions
- seek feedback
- practise
- research
- experiment
- apply lessons
- reflect on mistakes
- improve performance
This is different from simply being academically successful.
A person may perform well in examinations but struggle to apply knowledge in an unfamiliar workplace situation.
Another person may learn quickly through practice and feedback.
For employability, the valuable question is often:
Can this person continue developing when the work requires something new?
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