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This chapter is part of a book that examines the generic abilities that have become so important in determining what makes both a good employee and a successful learner. It is argued that the process of acquiring these abilities is a lifelong process. In this chapter, the authors discuss attributes valued by employers in contemporary workplaces, in the context of an increasing emphasis on 'knowledge' work and the contingent nature of work. It is argued that a more accurate way of articulating these attributes is to regard them as 'employ-abilities'. Cases of professionals at work are used to provide a more sophisticated picture of the role of graduate attributes in professional formation.