WHAT EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR 




Many people ask me, ‘Which soft skills do employers value the most?’


Whilst it does depend on the particular company or industry you are working in, there are a number of transferable skills that will undoubtedly help you across all sectors.  


Soft Skills, often referred to as people skills, are vital tools in our daily lives in both a personal and professional capacity. How you communicate, listen, interact, give feedback, work as a team member, contribute in meetings and resolve conflict are all examples of these crucial skills. Leaders at all levels rely on people skills too. They need to set examples, build teams, facilitate meetings, encourage innovation, solve problems, make decisions, plan, delegate, observe and motivate.


Having certain soft skills in your armour is the key to your success in managing and overcoming challenging situations in the work environment. Here is a list of the most sought after soft skills by employers. 


Analytical skills

Commitment

Communication skills

Creativity

Critical-thinking

Decision-making

Determination

Embrace pressure

Emotional control

Flexibility

Focus

Leadership skills

Motivational skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Patience

Perseverance

Persuasion

Presentation skills

Prioritize workload

Problem solving

Process information

Responsibility

Self-confidence

Social intelligence

Teamwork

Time management


Ask yourself the question:


What soft skills do I already possess and which ones do I need to develop?


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