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The workforce of today (across all industries) needs to have
a mix of these skills:
1. Analytical thinking
2. Creative problem solving
3. Independent thinking aligned with employer’s goals
4. Written communication in long form and short form
5. Strong command of productivity software including word processing, spreadsheet,
graphics
6. Some understanding of specialized software such as CRM or ERP
7 Multi-tasking across multiple roles in a downsized economy
8. Public speaking
9. Effective customer interaction at all levels
10. Willingness to work more than 8 hours a day
11. Strong collaboration skills with colleagues
12. Ability to work remotely
13. Ability to meet aggressive deadlines
14. Ability to manage an email inbox
15. Contributions to marketing regardless of the employee’s title
http://www.bernieborges.com/career-seekers/15-skills-needed-to-bridge-the-employment-gap

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Skills companieswant

  • 1. The workforce of today (across all industries) needs to have a mix of these skills: 1. Analytical thinking 2. Creative problem solving 3. Independent thinking aligned with employer’s goals 4. Written communication in long form and short form 5. Strong command of productivity software including word processing, spreadsheet, graphics 6. Some understanding of specialized software such as CRM or ERP 7 Multi-tasking across multiple roles in a downsized economy 8. Public speaking 9. Effective customer interaction at all levels 10. Willingness to work more than 8 hours a day 11. Strong collaboration skills with colleagues 12. Ability to work remotely 13. Ability to meet aggressive deadlines 14. Ability to manage an email inbox 15. Contributions to marketing regardless of the employee’s title http://www.bernieborges.com/career-seekers/15-skills-needed-to-bridge-the-employment-gap