What Skills Are Paying The Bills?

Soft Skills on the Rise

Just the facts, please:

• SHRM claims that 75% of those having difficulty recruiting believe there is a skills shortage among their applicants.
• Deloitte argues that soft skills will be a prerequisite for two-thirds of the jobs by 2030 and that "the average worker is missing around 2 of the 18 critical skills advertised for a job."
• A LinkedIn report shares that 92% of talent professionals believe soft skills matter as much if not more than hard skills, and 80% say they're increasingly important for company success.

So what are the top skills to be on the lookout for?

5) Adaptability 4) Tech and data savviness 3) Critical thinking 2)....

Find out the top two and read the full article here: Workforce Trends: Closing the Skills Gap

Skill Sets for First Resumes

So if you're a first-time job seeker or even a professional dusting off their resume from a workplace hiatus, you may be relieved by the fact that experience isn't everything when it comes to being considered for an open position.

But here's a pro tip for those putting in the extra effort in crafting their resumes and CVs: you can balance your skill set and highlight its usefulness for a hiring manager when you couple skills in arches of usefulness. For example, adaptability, resourcefulness, and aptitude convey a strong set for not only the ability to learn on the job but also to continue to grow and accept whatever challenges come your way while in the position.

Just remember that pairing your skills with examples of how you've used or gained them is more impactful than simply having them on your resume.

Read more about skills to put on a resume here: Skills to Put on Resumes for First-Time Job Seekers

Upskilling to Stand The Test of Time

The ability to get a job done and have a team that does their job well is great. Professional growth that helps with productivity and upward mobility is even better. Staying up to date with new techniques, programs, and complementary skills is how an individual up’s their current skill set. Hence the term: upskilling.

Yes, career success takes constant refinement and honing, but so does company success and longevity. Providing opportunities and an environment for individual and team development is an investment worth pursuing.

Read more here: 3 Upskilling Practices to Help Evolve Your Workforce

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