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Top 10 Skills to Help You Get the Job

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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

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 potential solutions & weigh the pros and cons, etc.

Whatever your problem solving process is

Know it & demonstrate that its repeatable Sell it during your interview

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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