INTOO encouraged the use of tools such as the STAR method, skills audits and values analysis to help candidates explain their work experience in interviews.
Most employers wanted applicants to have between six months and two years of relevant experience.
The Level 3 Award in Essential Work Skills offers training in portable skills, financial literacy, public speaking, and developing a winning mentality.
Communication skills appeared in 80% of roles, including project managers, sales assistants, HR professionals and customer service jobs.
A new survey by The Open University reveals significant challenges in hiring and retaining young employees, with changes in their work values and priorities attributed largely to the pandemic's impact on work experience.