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What skills are needed or recommended in almost every job?

Are there certain skills that will help you in what ever job you have, or do certain jobs require certain skills? #jobs #skills #recommendation

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Ryan’s Answer

A lot of jobs require specific skills, especially some of the more technical ones, but there are a few skills that are almost universal, some of which I've listed below.



  • Problem Solving. Pretty much every job is going to have some problems that will need to be solved, and your ability to tackle them head on will dictate how successful you'll be.

  • Ability to learn new skills. This is a skill, though must don't think of it that way. To be able to learn and master new concepts will be a great benefit as the world is always changing and being able to change with the times will keep you from being left behind. Also, you'll never learn everything you need to know in school, so you'll have to learn new skills on the fly.

  • Interpersonal Skills. Almost every job will require interacting and working with other people. Being able to communicate effectively, have good conversations, relate to people and their situations, and understand how to help others get what they need will get you very far in your career, regardless of the industry.


These are just some of the major skills that come to mind, so hopefully this helps you in deciding what to focus on.
Thank you comment icon Thanks! I appreciate your answer. It was really helpful. Jocelyn
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Geoffrey’s Answer

Hi Jocelyn,


Great question!


Before I offer my thoughts...excellent post from Ryan, spot on comments...you'll do well following his advice.


I'll just quickly reiterate one particular point within Ryan's comments...communication skills.


The ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and in writing, is tremendously important.


Regardless of the career path you choose to pursue, you'll (on a many-times-daily-basis) need to communicate with others in order to do your job.


In particular, with so much of our communication taking place electronically (email) in the workplace, being able to get your point across clearly / succinctly in writing will be a very important part of your success..


Hope this helps (and that I've done a good job following my own advice about clear communication)!


Good luck to you.


Thanks,


Geoff
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Simeon’s Answer

Having the ability to write and speak effectively will always be helpful. People will take you much more seriously if your language is clear and organized. Some ability to use technology and software is becoming relevant for everyone these days. There are few careers that are not being affected by the drive toward technology. Also, this last bit may sound weird, but some familiarity with basic accounting and budgeting is useful for someone in most industries and careers. It gives a lot of context for what is happening around you.
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