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New Police Core Competencies Clusters, Values and More! As of 2018, the Metropolitan Police and the British Transport Police are implementing a brand new, fresh set of core competencies into their policing system. These new police core competencies are designed to be more accurate, more sustainable, and more reflective of current police work. In this blog, we’ll detail exactly what the new police core competencies are, and how they work! You can expect these competencies to start being used by the majority of forces in the UK, very soon!What’s new?Apart from being different competencies, the new police core competencies are also split into three levels. Now, instead of just being ‘competencies’, it’s all divided into:Six competencies.Four core values.Three clusters.The reason that the police have implemented this system, is that it provides a more accurate reflection on the different levels of thinking required for different ranking officers. The police see their system as a ‘pyramid’, with those at the top of the pyramid re quired to exercise more knowledge of all of the above elements, instead of just one or two.Below we’ve briefly broken down all of the new police core competencies and different areas, to give you a better idea of what they mean.New Police ValuesPublic ServiceThe first value is Public Service. Public Service relates to how well you can deal with members of the public, and work in line with the view that the responsibility of the police is to protect the interests of society. Safeguarding the public is an essential element of police work, and takes a great deal of personal responsibility.TransparencyTransparency is an essential element of police work. Think about what comes under the term ‘transparency’ â€" terms like honesty, openness and integrity. It’s vital that police officers can be transparent, as they need to show the public (and their colleagues) that they are genuine and can be trusted.IntegrityIntegrity is really important. Police officers must be able to set an exa mple to the general public, and act as role models in society. In order to do this, you must be able to show that you are a person with integrity and strong moral principle. Integrity also means that you hold your professional performance to the highest possible standards.ImpartialityThe final value on the list is impartiality. As a member of the police force, it is your duty to act in a fair and unbiased manner, treating every single person that you meet in the same polite and respectful manner. Police officers must be capable of challenging discrimination, and should hold everyone to the same standards that they keep.New Police ClustersThere are three clusters in total, which you will need to be aware of and exhibit. These are as follows:Resolute, Compassionate and Committed.  This cluster relates to the way in which you conduct yourself as a police employee. Think about each of these terms, and what they mean, and how they relate to other vital personal qualities. For example, be ing compassionate means showing empathy for others, and demonstrating a high level of care and understanding for those around you. Once you learn to understand why people behave in the way that they do, you will be better equipped to understand the individual needs of different members of the public, and will be better place to provide them with support. The better you can do this, the better it will reflect on the police as a whole.This cluster links in with the core competencies of Emotional Awareness, and Taking Ownership.Inclusive, Enabling And Visionary Leadership. Leadership is a very important quality for any police employee to have. All police employees must be able to motivate and encourage their colleagues, and members of the public, to speak out and help those around them. This is what ‘inclusive’ means, it’s about helping everyone and getting everyone involved, not just particular people.This cluster links in with the core competencies of Being Collaborative and De liver, Support and Inspire.Intelligent, Creative and Informed Policing. This cluster is all about being open to new ways of learning and development, to ensure that you are working to your maximum capacity. You must be able to think analytically, and form creative solution to problems. Being informed means that you take every available factor into account before making a decision â€" you must take an evidence-based approach to problems, to ensure that every decision is made with sound logic and reasoning.This cluster links in with the core competencies of Analysing Critically, and Being Innovative and Open Minded.New Police Core Competencies 2018Now, let’s have a brief look at the core competencies!Competency 1: Emotionally AwareIt’s very important for police officers to be emotionally aware. Not only do you need to be emotionally aware towards the needs and feelings of others, but you also need to be emotionally aware of yourself. You must be able to control your emotions when under high amounts of pressure, and exhibit strong levels of decision making. Police work is highly stressful, and will push you to your limits. Therefore, it’s vital that police employees can stay calm and collected, and manage their emotions.Competency 2: Taking OwnershipIn order to work as a police officer, it’s vital that you can take ownership and responsibility, and hold yourself accountable for your own actions. Part of this means accepting that sometimes minor mistakes will happen, but the way you deal with these is what is important. You must learn from your mistakes, and seek improvement-based feedback. Furthermore, it’s critical that you can take pride in your work, and recognise your own limitations.Competency 3: Working CollaborativelyTeamwork is a fundamental part of working as a police officer, and the better you can work as part of a collaborative unit, the better level of service you can provide to the public. Good police work is about building partnerships, n ot just with your colleagues, but with members of the public too. You must be polite and respectful with every person that you meet, and show that the police value the ideals of teamwork, collaboration and social unity.Competency 4: Deliver, Support and InspireIt’s imperative that police officers understand the wider vision of the police service. You must use the police’s values in your day-to-day work, and show a dedication to working in the best interests of the public. Your positive contribution to the police is extremely important.Competency 5: Analyse CriticallyWorking as a police officer involves large amount of critical analysis. You’ll be presented with a wide variety of data, and will need to use all of this data to come to informed decisions. This is essentially what ‘taking an evidence-based approach’ means. It’s about using the evidence available to you effectively and efficiently, to gather as many facts and hard info as possible, before using this data in t he most logical way.Competency 6: Innovative and Open MindedThe final competency challenges the mindset of the candidate. It’s extremely important that you can take an open-minded approach to police work. Not everything is straightforward and ‘by the book’. There will always be problems which require an innovative and creative solution, and it’s your job to come up with this! Furthermore, it’s essential that you can take an open mind to new ways of working, and understand that continuous development is a necessity for any police officer This entry was posted in Police. Bookmark the permalink. Jordan Cooke GCSE English Literature Exam StructureGCSE English Language Exam Structure 37 thoughts on “New Police Core Competencies: Clusters, Values and More!” Rachael says:Hi there, are these the core competencies that will be asked at a police staff interview ? I’m looking for more information of what type of questions I’ll get asked when at the interview. Thanks Octob er 25, 2018 at 1:48 pm Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Rachael,It’s great to hear that you are interested in joining the police. It’s a tricky one, because it very much comes down to the role that you are applying for. It is likely that while some of the competencies will be the same, other ones will be different (again depending on the role). Which role is it that you are thinking of applying for? Let us know, and we might be able to give you some tips.Sincerely,The How2Become Team October 30, 2018 at 1:38 pm Reply brent says:im going for a forensic science officer grade 5/6 with a 3 year structured training plan. I am now at interview stage and am aware there will be 10 questions but im not sure if they will be asking me more about my Lab experience than the competency values? Ive watched your great videos and im preparing a file to hand over in the interview that covers my experience in line with the competancies clusters and values, trying to show initiative. any guidance wi ll be appreciated!! December 8, 2019 at 9:25 pm Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Brent,You can expect that they will ask a mixture of competency based questions, and questions about your previous experience. For a job like this, it’s important for the assessors to ensure that you have both the experience and the qualities required to perform in the role.Sincerely,The How2Become Team December 9, 2019 at 10:41 am Reply brent says:Thank you for that Jordan, it makes perfect sense.Regards December 9, 2019 at 6:51 pm Sheharyar says:Hello, I have applied for the PC role and need to do an online video based interview, any tips on what sort of questions will be asked? November 5, 2018 at 9:30 pm Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Sheharyar,Good luck with your interview! It’s likely that the questions you will be asked will focus around your motivations for joining the police. For example, you might be asked:-Why do you want to join this police constabulary?-What do you know about this con stabulary?-What qualities do you think you could bring to the police?Hope this helps, and that your interview goes well!Sincerely,The How2Become Team November 6, 2018 at 2:52 pm Reply Lali says:Hello there, i have got my Day1 for a `PC role in less than 2 weeks time, what sort of questions i can expect under ” we are emotionally aware, we deliver, support and inspire and we are innovative and openminded” competencies ? Many thanks! January 3, 2019 at 4:38 pm Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Lali,Great news about your day 1 assessment, we hope it goes well. For questions surrounding these competencies, you can expect them to focus on areas such as:-How you provided others with emotional support or guidance.-How you reacted when faced with adversity.-Changes that you’ve implemented to your own working practice, to show that you are constantly learning and improving.Hope this helps, best of luck.Sincerely,The How2Become Team January 8, 2019 at 3:04 pm Reply Lewis says:Hello, I have an interview for a PCSO role tomorrow and wondering if these all involved in that job role? January 13, 2019 at 11:38 am Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Lewis,PCSOs use a different set of competencies â€" however, the general expectation is largely the same. You are expected to be professional, hard working, and operate with integrity. You should consult with the force that you are applying to, to ensure you have a full list of their values and competencies, prior to application.Sincerely,The How2Become Team January 17, 2019 at 9:55 am Reply Gavin says:Hi there Jordan I wonder what questions I can expect for a video pre recorded interview by me for an inspector role. The guidance notes state that there will be competency based questions based on the csv framework. February 24, 2019 at 11:57 am Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Gavin,Thanks for getting in touch, and it’s great to hear that you are interested in becoming a police inspector. If you’re due to sit competency based questions, then the questions will focus around times when you have displayed the core competencies for the role. They’ll ask you to give examples of when you’ve demonstrated that competency in the past, and to give a detailed account of how you used the competency. So, you might be asked, ‘Give us an example of a time when you’ve worked as part of a team to solve a problem’. Your task would then be to give a detailed account of a time when you’ve demonstrated teamwork skills, and any related attributes.There is also a good chance that you could be asked to elaborate on why the competency is important. For example, they might say to you, ‘Explain to us why teamwork is such an important element when working as an inspector’. Using your research of the role, you’d then have to show them why this is, and what teamwork means to you.I hope this all helps, and good luck with your interview =] February 25, 2019 at 4:54 pm Reply Harry says:Afternoon. I was wondering if there was anything new for the core competencies? So its the ones in this forum? I havent received my pack yet so I was wondering what the pass mark was to pass the assessment centre?Regards Harry March 21, 2019 at 8:46 pm Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Harry,It largely depends on who you are applying to! Since 2018 the Metropolitan Police and a few other constabularies have been trialling a new selection process, which uses new competencies and assessment centre exercises. You can find out more about the difference between the regular police assessment centre and the new police assessment centre, via our comprehensive blog on the subject. We really hope this helps, and we wish you the best of luck for the assessments!Sincerely,The How2Become Team. March 22, 2019 at 10:41 am Reply Hugh says:I ordered the book advertising the new core competencies. How disappointed I was to receive the book which was published in 2017 and which contained the old core competencies. £15 wasted “P olice Interview â€" Questions and answers â€" Richard McMunn March 29, 2019 at 9:02 pm Reply Hugh says:Still waiting on a reply to my previous email April 2, 2019 at 9:33 pm Reply Gemma Butler says:Hi John, we did drop you an email after your last message, maybe it’s ended up in your spam?We’re very sorry that the book you ordered did not cover the core competencies you were looking for. Yesterday we dispatched a complimentary copy of our new How2Become a Police Officer guide book which covers the new core competencies (Emotionally Aware, Taking Ownership, Working Collaboratively, Deliver, Support and Inspire, Analyse Critically, Innovative and Open Minded) and new assessment centre that is being trialled by the Met and few other constabularies.Please let us know if there’s anything else we can help you with ?? April 3, 2019 at 8:59 am Reply Georgia Warris says:Hi, I have also been provided the same 2017 book as Hugh, it was advertised as the ‘New core competenciesâ €™ on Amazon, very disappointing and my assessment is on Friday! June 1, 2019 at 10:05 am Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Georgia,We’re sorry to hear about your experience with Amazon. Is it possible for you to contact us via our main inbox at info@how2become.com â€" where we will do our best to resolve this for you. Thank you.Sincerely,The How2Become Team. June 3, 2019 at 4:18 pm Reply Chris says:Hello there, I will be going for my interview as a special constable on the 26th of this month and i can honestly say i am really nervous. I have wrote everything down that i feel is important but once i have revised what i need to know it feels like is has been wiped from my memory and i feel on the day i will be to nervous and forget everything i have learned. I have always wanted to become a police officer since i was a young lad now i have been given the chance to prove myself i feel i will blow it. Any pointers or tips to help me please. April 20, 2019 at 10:46 pm Reply Jacob Se nior says:Hi Chris,The first thing to remember is that your nerves are completely understandable. If anything, it shows that you really care about the role. This is a good thing, and your passion for the role should shine through in the interview.Next, try to break all of your notes down into smaller chunks. The smaller the chunks are, the easier that they will be to remember. Learn each of these points one at a time, and only move on to the next one when you’re sure that the first has sunk in!Finally, try and conduct a mock interview with a friend or family member. This is a great way to find out what you can remember. The more of these mock interviews you can do, the better.Good luck with your interview! The How2Become Team. April 23, 2019 at 9:29 am Reply shabaz says:Hello there, i have got my Day1 for a `PC role in less than a week , what sort of questions i can expect under ” We are innovative and open minded, we analyse critically and we deliver support and inspire ” competencies ? Many thanks! April 26, 2019 at 5:36 pm Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Shabaz,Great news to hear that you’ve got through to the assessment centre. For questions like this, you can expect the assessors to ask about qualities such as:-Your ability to solve problems.-Your ability to help others in difficult situations.-Your ability to deliver exceptional work under tight time constraints.-Your creativity and flexibility.-Your tolerance for change.We wish you the best of luck.Sincerely,The How2Become Team. April 29, 2019 at 10:12 am Reply Selina says:Hi i would like know what questions i can expect for we analyse critically. This is for the post of criminal quality assurance. Thank you August 31, 2019 at 5:34 pm Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Selina,You will need to show examples of where you have analysed critically in the past. So, the interviewers will expect you to demonstrate that you have used your critical analysis skills in a professional capacity before, to hel p solve a problem.We hope this helps â€" best of luck!Sincerely,The How2Become Team September 2, 2019 at 9:32 am Reply David McAuley says:Please could you confirm the most up to date Core Competencies for 2019-20 for role of Police Officer? October 18, 2019 at 1:39 pm Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi David,No problem, the competencies are as follows:Emotionally Aware Taking Ownership Working Collaboratively Deliver, Support and Inspire Analyse Critically Innovative and Open MindedWe hope this helps =].Sincerely,The How2Become Team October 18, 2019 at 2:33 pm Reply Aqeelah says:Hi,I am a little confused. If the above listed are the competencies then what are the following: Decision making Service delivery Serving the public Professionalism Openness to chang Working with others. January 7, 2020 at 3:55 pm Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Aqeelah,The competencies you have listed are the regular police core competencies. Some UK forces still use those competencies, whereas others use th e ones we have listed.Sincerely,The How2Become Team January 8, 2020 at 9:01 am Reply Beth says:Hi, I’ve got my final PC interview coming up in Lincs. Are they still using the old competencies or will they definitely use the new ones? October 29, 2019 at 5:09 pm Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Beth,Our advice is to email Lincolnshire Police directly, as they should be able to give you more specific information about what you’ll be assessed against. We wish you the best of luck in your interview.Sincerely,The How2Become Team October 31, 2019 at 4:14 pm Reply Tanveez says:Excellent service, great approach to help new comers and very positive to provide information . Thanks November 2, 2019 at 9:43 am Reply Olivia Hodgetts says:Hi, i’ve got my PCSO assessment centre next week which will contain a competency based interview related to the core competencies mentioned above. I was wondering what type of questions are asked for we are collaborative as I’m struggling to come u p with an example answer for that competency. January 10, 2020 at 4:22 pm Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi there,It’s great to hear that you’ll be attending your assessment centre. Questions focused around the competency of ‘we are collaborative’ will focus on your ability to work with others â€" not just in your team or company, but externally too. Essentially, they want to know that you can collaborate with others to achieve fantastic results.Sincerely,The How2Become Team January 14, 2020 at 1:19 pm Reply Molly says:Hello, i have an interview for force contact. Will the questions be based around these competencies? Many thanks! January 14, 2020 at 2:04 pm Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Molly,In an likelihood, yes, but it really depends on the force that you’re applying to. Not all constabularies are using the new competencies, and you may also find that there are slightly different requirements based on the role you’re applying for â€" as this isn’t ‘frontline’ po lice, so to speak.Sincerely,The How2Become Team January 16, 2020 at 9:33 am Reply

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9 Networking Hacks to Improve Your CareerNetworking is daunting, but it doesnt have to be so hard. While its super importantcritical evento your success, there are a few tricks you can try to make the process a bit more enjoyable and fruitful for yourself. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Follow unterstellung simple strategies so none of your contacts-to-be feel like theyre being networked or exploited, and you might just enjoy yourself in your working world a little more.1. Make friends, not contacts.The more you look at potential contacts as potential friends, the better off youll be. Everybody gets to feel like a human an no one goes home feeling slimy or mercenary. Dont treat people like business cards. Try and genuinely open up and share things about your goals and yourself. You might not get a job from every conversation, but you might end up with a whole lot of friends.2. Listendont just pretend to listen.Too often this is a thing people forget to do, especially in networking situations. They make their pitch and shake hands and swap cards, but they dont actually connect. Dont just say your piece and move on. Stay and listen to what your future contact has to say. Sadly, this will really set you apart from the vast majority of people in the world. Plus, youll end up making better and deeper and more lasting connections.3. Tell your story.Dont let things stay impersonal. Turn whatever ask youre sidling around the party with into a chance to share what makes you special in your industry. This is like your elevator pitch, but more human. And it will open a great many doorsmore, probably, than just an email address to send a query to.4. Ask for intros.Not only is this a great way to meet people you might be too shy or removed from to get beside, its a great way to befriend the people who can get you into that persons eye line. A warm lead beats a cool lead. Plus, you get to make a new contact feel super helpful a nd important right out of the gate.5. Get your handshake straight.You wont get very far with a limp or limb-breaking handshake. Work on yours until its right. This is your first impression, after all. Dont forget eye contact and one good non-weak/non-knuckle-crushing squeeze.6. Dont take other peoples awkwardness personally.In networking situations, its exceedingly common to find yourself the odd man in an already in progress conversation, trying to join, or stuckverzierung in a lull with a new contacts conversation. Remember its not all your fault. It takes two sets of social graces to make a successful conversation. Be as generous as you can be with your social graces and try not to take things personally when others fail.7. Skip the business card.Why bother wasting a tree when you can hand your new friend your phone and have them input their phone number directly? This gets you past the awkward email intro stage and straight into a texting relationship, if appropriate. And if you do need to take a card, make koranvers to write a wee note on the back with any details you want to make sure not to forget.8. Give more than you ask.For every ask youre about to make, make sure youve given about 10 times more in recompense. Figure out how you can help the person youre going to ask for help. And make your offers (or give your help) before asking for what you want or need. Most importantly, if you give your exakt keep it. Be there. Be reliable. Follow up when you promise to.9. When in doubt, introduce yourself.It may seem like the most obvious bit of advice for a networking venture, but its an invaluable tool in any setting. You never know who you might meet if you just walk up to them and say, Hi, Im so and so Networking is awkward for everyone. No need to be afraid.

How To Disconnect From Work (Without Totally Freaking Out)

How To Disconnect From Work (Without Totally Freaking Out) If youve ever worked for a large company had had to earn your vacation hours, its time to ditch that mindset. You dont need to earn the right to institute a disconnection from work. Just by working hard and putting in the effort, youve earned the right to get away from work responsibilities, emailleles and conference calls. notlage just a for a few hours a day or over the weekend, but maybe even a full-on vacation.In order to perform our best, we need to recharge our battery. Employees are not machines we dont have a hard drive that keeps us running nonstop, a relay block to give us instructions or a control panel to switch us on and off. Were people, and as such, we need to take the time to establish a clear connection to our work. That means that when were engaged with our job, were totally engaged and everyone in our network should know it.Its completely reasonable to establish a time frame where you can safely remove you rself from Slack threads and email chains, but its also reasonable to have a set time where your employer and team know that they can count on your service to get them through the day. Making your connection time explicitly clear helps youclarify any disconnection time you establish later.Still, if youre having trouble taking paid time off and feel uncomfortable disconnecting, you can take advantage of the below tips on how to get there. Heres how to disconnect from work so you can recharge your battery and live a meaningful life.1. Understand you need time to unplug.The first step is to know how important de-stressing is and how it is physically beneficial to you.According to a new study from Project Time Off, the American workforce is under serious stressAfter years of being asked to do more with less workers are overstretched, stressed out, and exhausted. The always-on, 24/7 American work culture is taking a heavy toll, leading to 429 million wasted vacation days that undermine o ur personal, business, and economic well-being. Simply put, taking earned time off is essential for a productive workforce, strong bonds with family and friends, and a fulfilled life.Caroline Dowd-Higgins writes that people who take time off can actually live a healthier lifestyle. As she writes in theHuffington Post, Salary.com concurs that taking time off will actually help you be more productive and healthy in life and career.2. Make sure your employer gives you the option.Yes, we acknowledge that kicking back and treasuring time with family and close friends is a plus. But its even more of a plus when your employer endorses your decision to disconnect from the office. New research also shows that when seeking a job, the promise of time off can be the tipping point for someone signing on to a new employer.Though Americans are notorious for skipping vacations, a new study shows an overwhelming majority of employees believe companies should offer paid time off as part of their bene fits package, writes Brendan Barbosa in Inc. In fact, employees said, theyd turn down a job if paid time off werent offered.3. Start disconnecting by starting small. Take a hikeIf the idea of unplugging means updating your passport, finding the best places to shop and exploring a new city or country, think again. Stay home and go on a hike in a forest or other natural setting. Its called forest bathing, and new research shows it can be a mood elevator.Allison Aubrey at NPR reports that Certified Forest Therapy guide Melanie Choukas-Bradley explained the aim of forest bathing is to slow down and become immersed in the natural environment. She helped us tune in to the smells, textures, tastes and sights of the forest. We took in our surroundings by using all our senses.There is science behind these claims. According to Kara Marker, as she writes inLab RootsIn a 2010 Environmental Health and Preventative Medicine study, scientists conducted a series of field experiments in 24 Japanese forests. Researchers found that the walks in the forest environments lowered a series of stress-inducing factors, including cortisol (a stress hormone), pulse rate, blood pressure, sympathetic nerve activity (fight or flight) and that it enhanced parasympathetic nerve activity (rest and digest).4. Remember that being a work martyr is not a good thing.Everyone needs some disconnection time to regroup, refresh and reboot. It is not unreasonable to suggest that there be portions of days or certain days of the week when no one from work can email you or call on you to assist, manage or perform tasks.The Independent Mail reports that some of the fruchtwein popular reasons why people would leave vacation days on the table include returning to a mountain of work, having no one else who can fulfill their job while theyre off and being unable to financially afford a vacation,reporterElizabeth LaFleur writes. The study also shows about 38 percent of the roughly 7,300 workers surveyed would pr efer to be seen as work martyrs by their bosses, though statistics show work martyrs may not be reaping the benefits they expect.In order to succeed at work, its imperative to avoid burnout. There are plenty of physical, mental and emotional benefits to disconnecting from work and giving yourself room to relax and de-stress. If youre worried about how your team will view you, thats entirely understandable. But consider this you want to be seen as someone who can achieve work-life balance and as someone who deserves the benefits of time unplugged, not as somebody whose whole identity is their job. By unplugging, youll feel better about your professional identity and long-term career goals.So give yourself and all of us the break we need. Chill.--A version of this post originally ran in Take The Lead. Michele Weldon is an author, journalist and editorial director of Take The Lead. She is a senior leader with The OpEd Project, emerita faculty at Northwestern University, mom of three sons and her most recent book is Escape Points A Memoir.

4 Strategies to Help You Successfully Jump the Skills Gap - Spark Hire

4 Strategies to Help You Successfully Jump the Skills Gap - Spark HireStatistics related to the skills gap may cause employers to feel that the issue is impossible to overcome. Nearly forty percent of companies have open positions they are unable to find anyone to fill. Additionally, 61% of companies have tischsettled for hiring people for positions who do not fully meet their skill requirements.The skills gap has been a constant problem for companies, but there are ways employers can come out on topBuild connections with colleges/universitiesIn the past decade, the number of people people earning four-year degrees increased by 44 percent. However, employers are turning away from hiring young men and women who are fresh out of college because they dont believe they have the practical experience needed. This is a mistake.CareerBuilder advises companies to create lines of communication and form partnerships with universities and colleges that are within driving distance of their office . Nearly 100% of educational institutions believe that their academic programs should be in connection with companies so as to effectively assess the skills needed in potential employees. Unfortunately, only 45 percent are actively doing this.By establishing relationships with schools, companies can let academic programs know exactly what soft and hard skills they are looking for. Moreover, creating internships that are specifically for students, will give companies the opportunity to provide feedback to schools and train students who may choose to return to them after they have graduated.Provide trainingDid you know that 60% of job seekers expect to obtain job specific skills on the job? Are you one of many employers who are not offering training? Companies can jump the skills gap by approaching employee training as a type of investment in their future success. Employers may want to consider enrolling their employees in online classes or partnering them with a senior employee with more experience to they can obtain and develop the skills they lacked when hired.Provide a competitive wageAccording to CareerBuilder, 37% of employers cite that the skills gap is a result of differing wage expectations. It would be beneficial for companies to look into the industry standard wages for specific jobs. Thirty percent of job seekers pursue other jobs because they are unhappy with their current wage. It would be unwise to dismiss this opportunity to connect with a large group of skilled professionals by offering them better wages and benefits.Avoid unrealistic requirementsAs stated earlier, 61% of employers admit to having hired a person who did not completely meet the requirements they set for a position. It is important for employers to consider revamping their requirements so as to avoid the skills gap problem. CareerBuilder encourages employers and hiring managers to honestly assess their requirements and determine if they may be unknowingly narrowing their pool of c andidates.Employers may want to require a two-year degree and 10 years of experience as opposed to a four-year degree and less experience. This will allow companies more room for flexibility as they search for potential hires.If your company has been trying to fight the skills gap for quite some time, now is the time to begin implementing new strategies. Making changes in how your company connects with and appeals to talent will help to ensure you bring on great people who will contribute to your organizations success for the long run.Have you implemented these strategies or any others into your hiring process to overcome the skills gap? Share your experience with us in the comments below