Why top people can shortlist their employer : It is all to do with emphasizing employability over employment

Purpose – Emphasizes the soft and hard skills needed to put a person in a position to shortlist his or her employer. Design/methodology/approach – Shares seven tools to fast-track a career. Outlines tips to build career capital. Findings – Advances the view that there is no permanent employment but only permanent employability. Practical implications – Argues that the findings can be applied in any industry or sector of the economy. Social implications – Examines why the modern business world rewards the greater flexibility associated with employability over employment. Originality/value – Turns the spotlight on acquiring the right mindset, tool set and skill set to be able to shortlist an employer.