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Forget the Early Worm. Grads With Best Communication Skills Get the Jobs.
November 08, 2012 by Steven RothbergWhat sets two equally qualified job candidates apart can be as simple as who has the better communication skills.
An annual survey of the job market for new college graduates shows that, year after year, certain skills, attributes, and qualities show up on employers’ “most wanted” list. Continue Reading
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7 Signs You Have Terrible People Skills
July 12, 2012 by William FriersonAs your career progresses one of your goals is to ensure that your “hard” skills — tangible, teachable skills and abilities that allow you to perform your job — are up to snuff. But in your effort to hone your hard skills, don’t ignore your “soft” skills.
Soft skills, sometimes called “people skills” or “emotional intelligence,” are less tangible qualities that determine how you manage your own behavior, as well as interact with and get along with others. While soft skills are more difficult to measure than hard skills, they are just as important when it comes to job prospects and advancement.
We spend years mastering on our hard skills. We should spend a comparable amount of time proactively improving our soft skills. This article explores 7 ways lack of soft skills can kill your career. Continue Reading
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Resume Advice: Both Soft And Hard Skills Are Important In IT Resumes
November 17, 2011 by William Frierson
As an information technology (IT) professional, you are probably accustomed to speaking, thinking, and breathing technology. So now that it’s time for you to apply for new positions, you are likely ready to utilize all of those great technical terms that make your industry flow so smoothly.But as a candidate writing resumes for individuals who may not exactly be entrenched in your world, you may have to make a few tweaks to have your resume read and understood by others. Additionally, it’s important to soften your resume a bit to show employers you come equipped with both hard and soft skills and are well rounded. Continue Reading
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Ability to Work in Team #1 Soft Skill Desired By Employers
November 16, 2011 by Steven RothbergWhat do employers look for in a resume? Beyond the candidate’s ability to meet standard criteria—the “right” major or work experience—employers are most likely to look for evidence that the candidate is able to work in a team, according to a new survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Nearly 80 percent of employers taking part in NACE’s Job Outlook 2012 survey said they search for evidence that the potential employee can work in a team, and more than three-quarters indicated they want the resume to show the candidate has leadership abilities and written communication skills. Evidence of problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic round out the top five “soft skills” employers seek on resumes. Continue Reading
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Teamwork, Verbal Communication Top “Soft Skills” Employers Seek in Job Candidates
November 04, 2011 by Steven RothbergWhat “soft skills” do employers see as most important in potential employees?
Employers looking to hire new college graduates place the ability to work in a team at the top of the list, according to a new survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Among employers taking part in NACE’s Job Outlook 2012 survey, verbal communication skills; decision-making/problem-solving skills; the ability to obtain and process information; and the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work rounded out the top five “soft skills.” (See Figure 1.) Continue Reading
