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 What Employers are Looking for (and What You Should Be Showcasing)

To succeed in the UK job market in 2025, you’ll want to focus on more than just basic credentialing. Here’s what employers value.

Soft skills + adaptability

Technical skills matter, but so do communication, teamwork, adaptability. One trend report states soft-skills are increasingly important. STUnited
Make sure your CV and interviews show examples of collaboration, change-management, handling uncertainty.

Evidence of results + measurable impact

Employers want to see what you’ve achieved, not just what you’ve done. Use metrics where you can (improved efficiency by 25%, increased revenue by X, reduced costs by Y, etc.).

Tech-savviness & digital literacy

Even non-tech roles increasingly expect familiarity with digital tools, data-driven decision-making, automation/AI awareness.
If you can show you’ve used modern tools, or upskilled in digital areas, that gives you an advantage.

Flexibility in work patterns

Given remote/hybrid work is more common, being open to flexible work patterns, showing that you’ve succeeded in remote/hybrid contexts, and emphasizing self-motivation matters.

Sector/industry knowledge

If you’re targeting a niche (e.g., renewable energy, healthcare, logistics), the more you know about the industry, regulation, challenges, the better.
Tailor your application to show you understand the business context.