5 Top Soft Skills for Career Success and Readiness
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8.17.2018
Do
your adult learners have the skills they need to land the jobs they want? While
some fields or industries may look closely at one’s GPA or test scores, an
increasing number of employers are screening candidates on soft
skills—intangible, interpersonal skills that include personal qualities,
characteristics, and attitudes. More often than not, employers are asking
questions like:
➤Can
you problem-solve?
➤Can
you work well on a team?
➤Do
you have strong communication skills?
➤How
adaptable/flexible are you when it comes to a changing environment?
We’ve
gathered the top five soft skills that employers are looking for so that you
can help your adult learners prepare themselves for the next steps in their
careers.
1.
Effective written communication skills
This
skill could be the most important on this list. Every day, no matter your role,
you are in constant communication with others, whether it is over email,
instant messenger, message boards, or something else. The ability to
communicate clearly and concisely is a skill that many employers stress in a
variety of roles across many departments.
2.
Leadership skills and the ability to work well on a team
Teamwork
makes the dream work, right? Many employers want employees who work well with
others and on teams. READ
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