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What are the most critical job skills to parlay in your job search in 2016?

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Question added by Ghada Eweda , Medical sales hospital representative , Pfizer pharmaceutical Plc.
Date Posted: 2016/08/22
Ghada Eweda
by Ghada Eweda , Medical sales hospital representative , Pfizer pharmaceutical Plc.

 

No.1 Critical thinking (found in9 out of the most in-demand jobs)

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

 

No.2 Complex Problem Solving (found in9 out of the most in-demand jobs)

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

 

No.3 Judgment and Decision-Making (found in9 out of the most in-demand jobs)

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate ones.

 

No.4 Active Listening (found in9 out of the most in-demand jobs)

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting.

 

No.5 Computers and Electronics (found in8 out of the most in-demand jobs)

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware including applications and programs.

 

No.6 Mathematics (found in6 out of the most in-demand jobs)

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their application.

 

No.7 Operations and Systems Analysis (found in5 out of the most in-demand jobs)

Determining how a system or operation should work and how changes in conditions, operations and environments will affect outcomes. Understanding the needs and product requirements of a particular design.

 

No.8 Monitoring (found in5 out of the most in-demand jobs)

Monitoring and assessing performance of yourself, other individuals or organizations to make improvement or take corrective action.

 

No.9 Programming (found in3 out of the most in-demand jobs)

Writing computer programming for various purposes.

 

No. Sales and Marketing (found in2 out of the most in-demand jobs)

Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting and selling products or services. Includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques and sales control systems.

Kamran Zamurrad
by Kamran Zamurrad , Vice President of ACM , National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences

Computer skills

English skills

Management & Leadershipskills

Mukhtar Hassen Hammood Alabasy
by Mukhtar Hassen Hammood Alabasy , Head of Organizing & Communicating Department , Education Office of Al-Gawf Province

Thank you Dear Ghada Eweda for considering my skills and inviting me to answer.

In general I up vote your answer totally, but personally, the most critical job skills to parlay in my job search in 2016 are as follow:

·       English skills,

·       Planning and  Management & Leadershipskills,

·       Supervising, and monitoring,

·       Organizing, Team leading,

·       Judgment and Decision-Making

·       Critical and strategic thinking,

·       Active Listening

·       Computer skills 

·       Mooc implementation using,

·       Office Secretary,

·       Dealing with Internet applications 

 

·        Others.

1. THE ABILITY TO MANAGE A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT

With four generations of employees in the workplace, an ability to understand and manage diversity is increasingly important, says workplace consultant Stan Kimer.

 

"People from different generations in general have different views of the workplace, motivations, and communication preferences," he says. "Managers need to use different management and communications styles for each employee."

2. KNOWLEDGE OF OTHER CULTURES

CEOs name cultural competence as one of the most critical leadership skills, according to a recent DDI survey, but managers rank working with people from different cultures as their weakest skill, says Paula Caligiuri, professor of international business and strategy at Northeastern University.

 

"The disconnect poses an opportunity for those who can demonstrate cultural agility in 2016," she says, adding that the skill includes tolerance of ambiguity, perspective taking, resilience, and humility.

3. A GLOBAL MIND-SET

An ability to work with diverse cultures also helps companies compete as they conduct business in other countries. In today’s business climate, it’s increasingly crucial to have an understanding of the political and societal impacts on business across multiple countries.

 

"Almost any company can do business worldwide and employ talent all over the globe," says Kimer. "The fastest-growing economies are in Asia and South America, and a key skill will be knowing how to market, sell, and communicate in these global markets."

4. EFFECTIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION

 

Companies are placing an increasing emphasis on team members who can work well with others, address issues as they arise, and mitigate major conflicts, says Nihal Parthasarathi, CEO and cofounder of the learning opportunity websiteCourseHorse.

5. A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN

Another skill needed to be successful is flexibility and openness to learning something new, says Karen Southall Watts, author of Messenger: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Communication.

 

"Gone are the days when a professional in any field could consider their education done and over," she says. Instead, you must be willing to learn and accept that you will always be adding new skills.

6. THE ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY OUTSOURCE

One-third of the U.S. workforce is freelance, and sites like Upwork have 10 million independent contractors doing more than $1 billion of work each year, says innovation consultant Jane Young. But companies need to be able to effectively hire and manage outside talent.

 

"The primary skill required for successfully outsourcing a task or project is the ability to describe what you want clearly and concisely," she says. "It’s important to bear in mind that English may not be the freelancer’s first language, so articulating your requirements simply, with examples where possible, will help avoid any misunderstandings, delays, and disappointments."

7. STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS

 

As technical skills continue to be in high demand, an ability to pair them with communication skills will be critical to advancing your career, says Daniel Alexander Usera, career consultant and professor at Arkansas State University.

8. AN UNDERSTANDING OF ANALYTICS

 

Analytics are relevant to all facets of your business and career, and to get ahead, you will need to be able to read and understand them, says Ken Bodnar, chief technology officer of the online auto auction Selectbidder.com.

 

Ahmed Taha
by Ahmed Taha , Digital Director , Home of Performance

Commitment

Ability to learn

The most critical job skill to parlay in my search job is word press

adham aldhman
by adham aldhman , متدرب , البرمجيات المتقنه

Multiple talents and self-efficacy from one person to another ... 

The nature of the work requires specific skills .. Khalavaa about many skills ...

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Awwab Ahmed
by Awwab Ahmed , Web-Developer, Graphic-Designer. , Conobio

Thank you for the Invitation, I endorse your answer.

Shad Hasan
by Shad Hasan , IT Solutions Architect , Deutsche Telekom

I believe job search doesn't require critical thinking at all. Recruiter just need someone who can take order  with analytical skill, problem solving and fulfilled JD(job description). In fact, if you possess truly decision making and leadership skill. You won't stay in such company because company wants dumb people with fake confident. 

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