When looking for a job, most people underestimate the importance of transferability and simply focus on core skills. However, there are transferable skills in the corporate world that are very important, regardless of the job you’re applying for. It is important to remember these important employability skills.
Writing Skills – At a time when electronic forms of communication is the most dominant form of communication, clear and concise writing has never been more important. Remember that, unlike verbal communication, you don’t have the luxury of tone or body language to convey your message effectively. Confusion and miscommunication can easily happen if you don’t put careful thought to writing memos and emails.
Diplomacy and Tact – Different people have different personalities. It’s only natural that you won’t see eye-to-eye with some of your colleagues. How you deal with conflict or other problems will define you as a worker. Will you be seen as a troublemaker or a team player? Diplomacy and tact can help you diffuse tension, resolve conflict and improve communications within your team.
Friendliness and Sociability – These characteristics may seem irrelevant in the workplace. However, being nice to all your colleagues help nourish a more positive work environment. This means less stress in your office.
Self-Motivation – Employers want to hire people who are self-motivated, driven to learn new things and enthusiastic about new challenges.
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