Top 10 Skillsto Help You Get the Job

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Intro

• Work history & experience are vital to landing a job– But hiring managers look for more

– Abstract characteristics ultimately get you the job

• Your resume & interview are vital– Prove you will thrive in a company’s culture & become an asset

• Here are the remaining 5 of the top 10 most sought-after skills among job candidates & actionable suggestions…

Skill 6: Attitude & Personality

• One angry employee can ruin a company’s morale – Express your upbeat, optimistic personality

• Convey a sincere interest in the job • Show excitement to work with the company

Skill 6: Attitude & Personality

• During an Interview– Explain why you want the job

• Cite specifics about the company & position

– Show enthusiasm to fill the opening

• On a Resume– Word choice & format convey your personality

– Be professional, but give a sense of who you are

Skill 7: Organization & Planning

• Organizational skills are essential to daily operations

• Exhibit the ability to stay aware of the big picture

• Show a capacity to plan beyond the task at hand

Skill 7: Organization & Planning

• During an Interview– Discuss how you completed a project with milestones

– Offer specifics about the methods you used to stay organized

• On a Resume– Highlight overlapping projects

– Detail concurrent responsibilities

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Skill 8: Reliability & Loyalty

• Showing you can perform is not enough – Demonstrate you can perform consistently – Prove you are a dependable team member

• Do not talk badly about previous employers• Do not bring up unresolved coworker conflicts

Skill 8: Reliability & Loyalty

• In an Interview– Talk to how you went above and beyond for a coworker– Remember, you’re allowed to take vacation days

• Be sure to convey you have work/life balance • Do not present yourself as a burn-out risk

• On a Resume– Do not show a history of changing jobs every few months – Show a solid tenure at past companies

Skill 9: Honesty & Integrity

• Hiring managers know…– Unbiased information allows decisions to be made correctly – Ethical professionals eliminate the risk of legal & PR disasters

• Never imply willingness to act unethically

Skill 9: Leadership & Initiative

• During an Interview– Give credit where credit’s due

• Do not claim a group project was a solo effort– Be familiar with the company’s standards & ethics

• Often posted on their website

• On a Resume – Do not list false credentials– Do not exaggerate accomplishments

Skill 10: Self Confidence & Pride

• Perhaps the most difficult skill to develop• Likely the easiest for a hiring manager to observe• Reflected in the way

– You make decisions– You communicate– Your overall demeanor

• Be confident in your weaknesses – Show you are self-aware & welcome the chance to improve

Skill 10: Self Confidence & Pride

• During an Interview & On a Resume – This is not the time for modesty– It’s up to you to prove you’re the best candidate– You cannot convince a hiring manager if you don’t believe in yourself

Conclusion

• There is a time & place for addressing these skills

• It may not be right to bring up each in every interview

• Tailor your resume to fit each unique opportunity

• Consider & prepare to address each trait every time

– You will never be caught off guard

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