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Siemens, the leading global engineering and technology services company generates about 40% of the UK’s wind energy and it hosts, supports and maintains the BBC's website including the development of the BBC iPlayer. The company has been operating in the UK since 1843 and employs more than 18,000 people. Across the world Siemens employs over 427,000 people.
They are a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, and operates in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors.
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The level of skills needed is high as it involves roles which require specific knowledge and training. An example of a job that requires low skill is being a shelf-stacker at Tesco as anyone can do it. High level skills are skills such as advanced maths, sciences, languages and law where as low level skills are general such as time management, team management and communication.
Different jobs within Siemens need different skill sets for example:
Electrical engineers require maths, science and IT skills.
Architect consultants need maths, IT and communication skills.
Financial accountants need to be skilled in IT and maths whilst being efficient time managers.
Legal advisors for Siemens need to be skilled in law and communication.
Electrical engineers design, build and maintain electrical control systems, machinery and equipment. Architect consultants look at the layout of buildings such as power stations and analyse the electricals of the building in order to see if they are safe and efficient. Financial accountants track all money coming in and out of the business so they need to pay attention to detail whilst also having advanced mathematical skills. Legal advisors need to know the law inside and out so they can communicate and advise the company on how to keep the business complacent with the law.
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A transferable skill is a skill which is applicable to different roles within or outside a business.
They are useful as they