We may be the high school students or
the college students or an adult who is preparing for the further career. Our
working environment will drastically change within a few moments and that would
be totally new for us than our predecessors. Today, technology is an integral
part of all the people’s career. For any field technology plays the vital role
for the development. From business to medicine, from farming to housekeeping
and in all aspects the computers are the part of the culture, communication and
completion of business-critical tasks. No matter which profession you are
involved and which area you are interested, increasing your computer
proficiency with standard applications, operating systems and programming
languages and design skills will help your employers to see that you’ve got the
skills they are looking for.
1. Critical thinking and
problem solving: Critical thinking is a skill that has been picked up in the
popular media as a trait that most savvy employers know applicants need to
demonstrate today. When you can frame the right question about a particular
issue- whether it's how to complete a project within budget and on time, how to
reduce the cost of overhead, or how to improve customer service in your
department- you have a better chance of arriving at an effective solution. The
short form of critical thinking and problem solving could be simply "Think
for yourself". But don't forget to consider various perspectives and
factors before you solidify your approach.
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. Collaborating across
networks and leading by influence: Today, technology makes it possible
for us to work collaboratively on projects large and small. You might work with
others as part of a large shared project, as part of a small team, or on a
document or task you develop with peer. Some companies use project-based work
teams to complete business-critical tasks; for example, a team might come
together with members from different departments to produce the annual report,
plan an event, launch a new campaign, or design a new web site. Other companies
use established teams regularly to support business functions. The marketing
team, for example, is responsible for all messaging and marketing, or the tech
team provides all training and support for office staff. The other aspect to
this particular skill is the level of influence you can have within your
collaborative groups. Working with your network and leading through influence
are grassroots mobilization efforts that you can demonstrate at a local level.
By demonstrating the way in which you influence your team in a positive way,
you can show leadership skills that fit you for the teams of the future
collaborative instead of top-down, egalitarian rather than authoritarian.
3. Agility and Adaptability: The only thing that is
constant is change. How you respond and adapt to change can be the difference
between taking competitive advantage of opportunities in the marketplace and
clinging to outdated ideas that ultimately get you nowhere. When you can show
an employer that you are agile enough to take advantage of new ideas and adapt
to changes in the overall game plan, you demonstrate that you are willing to be
flexible and act in the best interest of the team. Knowing when you particular
situation calls for adapting and when it calls for staying the course can be a
tough call, because change sometimes means survival, sometimes growth, and
sometimes loss. Knowing how to read the situation and determine which action to
take may or may not be your call-but being willing to adapt your approach for the
good of the group is. None of us has a crystal ball, and the nature of business
requires that we continually analyze results and adjust the course as needed.
The trick to agility and adaptability is to keep the best interest of the
company in mind and be willing to align your best efforts as needed toward the
end.
4. Initiative and
Entrepreneurialism: You might be a good critical thinker and have the ability to
adapt to your surroundings, but if you don't take the initiative to share and
implement your ideas, a company might be missing out on the best you have to
offer. Showing a prospective employer that you take initiative in an
appropriate way and that you have a spark of entrepreneurialism about
you-meaning you feel some sense of ownership in your project, your team, or
your department indicates that you are a dedicated worker who commits to the overall
effort. Taking initiative means that you can see clearly what your priorities
should be and take the necessary action to reach your goals. Your coursework in
school is one example of how you can show initiative, because you planned your
courses, managed and completed projects, and worked with fellow students. You
can also show initiative through volunteer projects, previous work experience,
or personal development skills or hobbies you've invested your time in.
5. Effective oral and written
communication: Being able to communicate your ideas clearly in a way others can
understand is a core skill in every industry. Every employer want to hire
employees with good communication skills that enable them to write well, speak
clearly, and create presentations that help others grasp key concept.
Organizing your thoughts logically will help you clarify what you want to say
and present information in a way that makes sense to your audience. In today's
texting world, shorthand phrases (lol, btw and imo, for example) are the norm,
but in written business communication, a more formal style is considered
professional. Demonstrate your written abilities in communication by sharing
examples in a portfolio; be sure your resume is well-written and includes no
grammatical or spelling errors.
6. Accessing and analyzing
information: Knowing how to get your hands on the information you need to complete a
task, finish a project, or make a business decision is an important skill.
Having access to good data is the lifeblood of a business. How can you make a
good purchasing decision, for example if the inventory numbers are wrong? How
can you lunch a new product when you don't have the specifications that
describe it? How can you send your new catalog to potential customers if your
database isn't working properly? Demonstrating your ability to research
information both online and using traditional resources will be a plus in your
job interview. But knowing how to find the information you seek is only half
the battle. With the volumes of data there for the picking how can you separate
the reliable information from the rest? Being able to analyze the data you find
and put it in a framework that helps others see what you see is a vitally
important skill.
7. Curiosity and Imagination:
Curiosity
and imagination much more than work skills tend to frame your overall approach
to life. Do you find that you wonder about things you don't understand? Perhaps
you'd like to know how something works, think of ways to improve processes, or
imagine new products or services you've never seen before. The workplace needs
you! Early in their education, students are encouraged to be creative and draw,
write, paint and develop their own forms of expression. As students get older,
they learn to focus on achieving measurable goals, making certain grades, and
completing projects. Being able to do both tap into your creative abilities and
put it in a logical, goal oriented framework is a great skill that your
employer really needs. The marketplace needs not only bright, analytical minds,
but also creative, curious minds. When you are in touch with your own sense of
curiosity and imagination, you are aware of the large and small things in life.
You can focus on details but also see larger possibilities. You might, for example,
notice that your department's reporting process isn't working smoothly, and you
get curious about it.
