…and the secret reason for it. Why Soft Skills are Lacking and What You Can Do About It. Soft Skills are Lacking Studies often show a gap between skills desired by employers and skills that workers possess, with soft skills…
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Skills Employers Want #10 – Ability to Sell or Influence Others
The ability to sell or influence others is the number ten skill on the list of top ten skills employers are looking for. Selling is something we all must do at times, whether we are at a job interview, networking,…
Compelling People
I began following the books chosen by the 12 Books group at Goodreads with the April choice, “Compelling People: the hidden qualities that make us influential” by John Neffinger and Matthew Kohut. The authors are partners in KNP Communications, a…
The Economy of Goals
Economic Principles Meet the Pleasure Principle It is a basic economic principle that the benefit or value of a product or service must exceed the resources required to obtain it in order for it to be chosen. In other words,…
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Skills Employers Want #9- Ability to create and edit written reports
The ability to create and/or edit written reports is number nine on the list of the top ten skills employers are looking for. Writing is one form of communication that requires a certain set of skills. Effective Report Writing at…
Challenge Yourself!
There have been several loud rings on my Wake Up Call telephone this week! The above quote really spoke to me, and the following articles just may be enough of a prod to get me to stretch a bit beyond…
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Skills Employers Want #8 – Computer Software Knowledge
Proficiency with computer software programs is the eighth of the top ten skills employers are looking for. There are many computer software programs, and many resources for increasing skills. A printable outline of levels of proficiency in Microsoft Office programs…
The Charge
I’ve been reading “The Charge” by Brendon Burchard, and it’s a book that’s given me a lot to think about. A charged life is a consciously designed existence that feels evenly engaged, energized, and enthusiastic. Brendon describes three activators for…
The Career Search Process
Technical knowledge related to the job is the seventh of the top ten skills employers are looking for. These skills vary depending on the job, as shown at the Technical Skills part of the Skills at illinoisworknet.com. See also Industry…
Access Emotions With Music
Music can really connect us with our emotions. An mp3 player can be like a time machine, transporting us to memories of experiences with people in another time, another place, and the feelings we felt. Recently a song came on…
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