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Top 10 Skills
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Intro
Work history & experience are vital to landing a job
But hiring managers look for more
Abstract characteristics ultimately get you the job
Your resume & interview are vital
Prove you will thrive in a companys culture & become an asset
Here are 5 of the top 10 most sought-after skills among job
candidates & actionable suggestions
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Skill 1:
Problem Solving & Reasoning
A quality job will offer its share of challenges Its not good enough just to find any solution
Convey your ability to find a quality, lasting solution
What process do you use to solve problems?
Search the internet, call a knowledgeable coworker, write out potentialsolutions & weigh the pros and cons, etc.
Whatever your problem solving process is
Know it & demonstrate that its repeatable
Sell it during your interview
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Skill 1:
Problem Solving & Reasoning
During an Interview Explain a situation when you used your problem solving method
Detail the resulting success
On a Resume Address a time you were a consultant on a difficult problem
Explain how you turned around a failing project
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Skill 2:
Communication & Teamwork
Illustrate your ability to convey ideas clearly
Show you can effectively interact with coworkers
Demonstrate that you will flourish in a group
Show you will never be the teams weakest link
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Skill 2:
Communication & Teamwork
During an Interview Talk to a time you collaborated with others on a project
Explain a time when you defused a difficult intergroup conflict
On a Resume In addition to personal achievements
Call out accolades you received as part of a team
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Skill 3:
Flexibility & Adaptability
Keep up with ever-improving software & technology Express a willingness to adapt in all aspects of your life
Show you are willing to accept feedback without taking offense
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Skill 3:
Flexibility & Adaptability
During an Interview
Discuss a situation when project requirements or a deadline changed
What did you do to adapt & finish on time?
On a Resume
In addition to calling out skills youve mastered
Express your working knowledge of multiple topics
Show an aptitude for understanding the bigger picture
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Skill 4:
Leadership & Initiative
Great workers make great employees
Great leaders make great colleagues
Highlight your history of leadership, NOT
An inability to work with others
A bossy disposition
An unwillingness to listen to feedback
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Skill 4:
Leadership & Initiative
During an Interview
Talk to a time you led a project or took on a special assignment
Spotlight leadership activities for which you asked
Rather than ones you were assigned
On a Resume
Express the role you played in team projects
Detail initiatives you led
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Skill 5:
Willingness to Learn
Demonstrate you will grow with a company to fill future needs Prove that you are receptive to new ideas
Take steps to stay ahead of the curve
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Skill 5:
Willingness to Learn
During an Interview Talk to a time you failed or something went wrong
How did you remedy the situation?
What did you learn?
How would you prevent a similar situation?
On a Resume
Cite continuing education classes youve taken
Include industry conferences youve attended
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End of Part 1
These are just 5 of the 10 most sought-after skills among jobcandidates.
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