There is nothing more nerve wrecking than not knowing what your employers or hiring managers expect from you in an interview, or at work. Every job requires a certain skill set, but some soft and hard skills remain common no matter which field or industry you work in. Every company or employer looks for some particular attributes that apply universally to all careers. 


The following is a list of skills to consider and highlight attributes in your resume, cover letter, and interview: 

1. Communication skills  An individual having the ability to express his ideas and visions clearly is something every employer looks for. The crux of improving such skills includes different aspects of communicating like writing, speaking, listening, non-verbal, and even language proficiency. Having the knack of communicating with clarity and conciseness can help build better professional relations. 

2. Computer Literacy  Being technologically savvy can be extremely useful. A basic knowledge of emailing, word processing, and spreadsheets are prerequisites. If you are lagging behind in the IT area, then look for short or part time computer courses that can help you understand the working of commonly used software. 

3. Leadership skills  Leading means running fast enough to keep ahead of your people. Having leadership skills does not just mean leading a team or a department. It means to take responsibility of making things right without having someone to point a gun on your head. Develop and use the skills to inspire yourself. Leadership is being the best example of you to the world. Building leadership skills can help secure a senior level position or result in promotion with your existing employer. 

4. Management skills  Today's work environments demand multi-tasking. Being flexible and adaptable to changes are skills employers admire in candidates. Citing examples in your CV or telling a story of how you adapted to change in the office will be much appreciated by your potential employer. 

5. Interpersonal Skills  Considering how much time a person spends at his/her workplace, building a good rapport with co-workers is extremely vital. Interacting with colleagues, working in a team, and taking initiatives are some ways of growing your interpersonal skills. Employers also look for a quality to recognize and respect differences in an employee, at the same time are receptive to new ideas and views. 

6. Self-confidence  Nothing is more impressive than just the right amount of self-confidence. Identifying your strengths and focusing on them will build your confidence. Finding outcomes to problems instills the faith in your work and makes you more confident. 

7. Challenge yourself to take up new responsibilities irrespective of the end result, to put your abilities to test. 


Brushing up these basic skills from time to time can help you perform better at an existing job or excel at a new job.


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