ACE YOUR GAME AT WORKPLACE WITH THESE MUST – HAVE SKILLS

The world is becoming more competitive than ever.

People are losing their jobs. Only skilled and experienced are making it to the top. There are no secret mantras to win this rat race that everyone is running. Except to hone yourself on those highly demanding skills that every employer is looking for.

Be it a graduate who wants to set their foot in the industry or anyone who wants to secure their second half of the career, getting yourself trained on those industry-specific skills has become a must. Most of us can get these hard skills training easily from numerous courses available in the market. But there is another vertical that you need to touch and win- the development of soft skills.

We can’t stress enough the importance of soft skills in the current competing world. To keep up with the pace, it’s vital to hone yourself on some important soft skills along with the much-required hard skills.

So here in this article, we will help with the top soft skills to get hired and prepare yourself for the future workplace:

• Listening

This is a skill that needs lots of preparation. Though talking out your opinions and ideas clearly and concisely is important, listening to others has its benefits. When we say listening, it doesn’t mean simply hearing what others say but imbibing the information with complete attention. Becoming an active listener enables you to perceive others ideas and enhance your improvement.

• Problem-solving abilities

The workplace has ample challenges. These challenges can affect our work productivity if left unsolved. Here’s where one’s problem-solving skills come into play. Every recruiter will look at this skill as they need a problem solver and not a conflict maker in their organization. Problem solvers will turn any negative environment into an opportunistic one. So if you are looking for a promising career then make sure to develop this gem of a soft skill.

• Critical thinking

Quick decisions without putting much thinking into them may not always be the right ones. With a huge list of tasks on our plate, certainly, that’s what we may be tempted to do. Using critical thinking will help you analyze the situation and you start to become more self-aware of your acts, develop foresight and become an active listener. This skill helps you in deciding what is right and wrong for you as well as for your organization.

• Time-management

One of the most competitive skills is the effective management of time. Proper time management will allow you to get more things done. This skill is a hit in both professional and personal life. People need to establish the skill of time management at a young age as they get to use their hours efficiently.

• Resilience

We humans face numerous failures in life. It’s inevitable but how many of us come back strong is what matters. Resilience is all about that. A resilient person does not care about their failures or setbacks rather focus on improving themselves and their situations. Resilience makes a person focused on long-term goals. They are more ready to accept challenges and are risk-takers. If you have this skill, consider yourself lucky. Because we feel you are a winner already.

• Better communicator

A hot skill that’s never outdated. If your communication skill is good then there is no way you can stay unemployed. You will be on-demand, as people who beautifully communicate their ideas or pitch that strikes their audience is a skill that needs a lot of preparation. Improving your verbal and written communication is equally important.

• Empathetic

In this fast-paced life, we all forget one thing. That is to empathize with our fellow humans. Showing respect, understanding others’ situations and creating meaningful interaction are the qualities of an empathetic person. Being able to empathize with your coworkers and other staff will help in the long run.

• Tech-savvy

No one wants to hire someone who isn’t aware of the changing landscape of technology. If not fully trained but an employee who has technical skills is a must. If you are lacking these skills, we request you to take up some training related to your field. We are sure you will never be at a loss.

• Learner

An employee who is ready to learn, unlearn and relearn is in high demand. We live in an era where new skills develop now and then, businesses need people with efficient learning skills and who are keen on growing their knowledge base.

• Agility

Businesses are agile so are their expectations for their employees. Being agile makes you ever-ready to meet the needs of your organization. Employees who adapt themselves to the changing landscape of the industry are always on demand.

• Creative

In this ever-evolving time, one needs to keep one mind pumped up with ideas in favor of the organization. Asking questions, staying curious, and becoming a team player, are some of the qualities of a creative employee. These qualities are much required when the team wants new ideas and concepts to put on the table.

According to a study conducted by Harvard University, “85% of your success at a workplace depends on your soft-skills and 15% on your technical skills”

It is much evidence that your hard skills may get you qualified for a job but soft skills certainly help you grab, sustain and grow a job. Concluding with a thoughtful quote by Peggy Klaus- Author and Coach

 “Soft skills get little respect, but they will make or break your career.”