- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong work ethic and Honesty/Integrity
- Teamwork skills (works well with others)
- Motivation/Initiative
- Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)
- Problem-solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Flexibility/Adaptability/Self Confidence
- Computer skills
- Technical skills
Yes, computer and technical skills are on this list but many of the skills are commonly called "soft skills." We are not born with these skills but they can be taught through coaching and mentoring. I know from personal experience (we all make mistakes, right?) that at age 38 years old I (now) know what it takes to be a "team player" and the value of flexibility, tactfulness, and honesty. Communication skills and other "soft" skills are critical and the sooner you can develop these skills the more successful and fulfilled you will be in your career. It is kind of like that Kenny Roger's song...
You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em.
Know when to walk away, and know when to run.
You never count your money, when you're sittin' at the table.
There'll be time enough for countin', when the dealin's done.
In most cases success is going to take hard work and experience. Trust me, you will need to know when to be persistent and when to go with the flow. I think it's safe to say we all know people who have not mastered these skills yet. Right? Knowing when to choose your battles is most certainly an important learned skill as are leadership, problem solving and communication skills. Sodexo's mentoring programs bring employees together to promote professional growth and success from within and help develop these skills and more.
Click on Sodexo's mentoring video below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO4MP7e8Wwo
I am curious.
What do you think?
Do you think being able to work well with others is as important as being computer and technically savvy? And are you prepared to talk about these skills in an interview?
2 comments:
Most definitely! It is imperative to one's success to be able to get along with others. Interpersonal skills are so important. You can have all of the technical acumen in the world, but if you have the personality of a dead fish, you will only go so far.
Good to see communication skills up there, being a coach of it myself :)
Daniel Goleman agrees soft skills is more important than hard skills... for most careers. Something like Mathematics is stronger in hard skills which is why males probably naturally gravitate towards it.
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