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What Job Related Skills Do You Have?

Do you know what skills employers really want? They are interested in hiring people who have done their homework and have a career plan which focuses on long-term goals. They believe that if you know what you want, there is a reason you are at their doorstep and this will show in your level of motivation. The bottom line? You will do a better job for them.

Many of the skills employers want are either adaptable or transferable. A good number are not taught in school, such as creative problem solving, initiative, and goal setting. Candidates will need to have the academic background to get in the door - for example, a controller will need to understand financial statements - but in order to succeed, adaptable and transferable skills are necessary. Some of the top skills employers want:

Ability and desire to learn.
Organizational effectiveness.
Being outgoing, friendly, and easy to work with.
Leadership capabilities - team building is imperative.
Continued personal development.
Innovative/creative problem solving.
Motivation, confidence, and willingness to make tough decisions.
Exceptional communication skills (listening, speaking and writing).
Personal and career planning skills.

If you feel that you are lacking in any of these areas, you should make a commitment to developing those weak areas. Don't ever think that you don't need to continue your training because you "know it all" or that you perform routine duties. From a company viewpoint, employing an employee who understands how to learn is cost-efficient, as it will reduce the time and resources they need to spend training you.