Assessing Individual Prospects Against Potential Opportunities leaflet is a great resource for helping you to understand if you have a right qualifications, experience and are the right person for the job that you are thinking of applying for. Learn how to target your CV and cover letter and your interview to look like the top candidate for the job.

1. Assessing individual prospects against potential opportunities
• It’s always good practice to assess whether or not you can meet the
requirements of a job vacancy , by assessing your skills and experience
against the job specification .
• In doing this you can also consider what further study or learning is
required
Key points to consider
• Look at the vacancy or training opportunity in detail
• Make a list of the essential requirements
• Make a list of the desirable’s
• Make a list of the skills required
• Make a note of the training or further learning offered or required
• Make a note of the Knowledge , Skills and attitude required
Area
Essential
Knowledge
Skills
Communication
Attitude
Self Motivated
Flexible
Qualifications
GCSE Grade A to C in
English and Maths
Experience
None required
Desirable
Equal Opportunities
and Diversity and
some knowledge of
employment Law.
Problem Solving and
Analytical skills