The 7 Most Marketable Skills for the Job Market

The 7 Most Marketable Skills for the Job Market
While each employer and every different company is looking
for specific things in its candidates, there are certain
skills that every employer require. These are the qualities
and traits that make you successful in a professional
environment, no matter what type of company or business you
work for, no matter whether your job is corporate or
creative.

Here is a list of the top 7 marketable skills that
employers are actively looking for in potential new hires:

1)Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Being
able to express yourself articulately is essential in the
corporate world (and in every aspect of life!)

2)Able to build strong relationships. Companies want to
hire people who get along well with other people. Show that
you're a friendly person who has great interpersonal skills
who enjoys being part of a team and contributing to group
efforts.

3)Great work ethic. Employers want to hire people who will
work long hours if necessary, put in extra time, and not
complain. They want candidates with integrity and who take
pride in their work. What they don't want are candidates
who are simply looking to work 9-5 without any flexibility.

4)Computer-savvy. In this day and age you've got to know
how to use a computer if you want to succeed in business.
Put yourself a step ahead of the competition by creating a
list on your resume of all the computer programs you're
comfortable with and use regularly.

5)Problem-solving abilities. No job is without its bumps in
the road. Employers want to know that you will be able to
handle whatever comes your way with grace under pressure,
and that you are capable of dealing with difficulty on your
own if necessary.

6)Creativity. Employers want employees who can offer
creative solutions to common problems. Being able to think
outside the box is a huge plus, because it will help the
company get ahead of its competition. Creativity can
involve ingenious solution to save money, an artistic
flair, or anything else that makes you stand out as unique.

7)Punctuality. Time is money, and being on time shows
respect for others. Lateness (especially to interviews) is
something no employer wants, and it may be the cause of an
immediate rejection, no matter how great your other
qualities are. The employer won't want to take a chance on
an employee who may keep the client waiting!

Now that you know what's important to employers, make a
point of either listing them on your resume or writing them
up as part of your cover letter so that employers will know
you actually possess them! All you have to do is turn each
skill into a bullet point:

*Excellent written and verbal communication skills; superb
communicator who gets along very well with other team
members and superiors.

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