Have you ever met someone who understands everything you say? Meaning they have never discussed that subject with you before and yet, they get you. What about people who can provide sound and innovative solutions to problems they have never considered before? Such people are not exactly rare, but it is clear that they have something that others do not have—conceptual skills.
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Detail-oriented employees are must-haves for many employers. They want to know how much attention you pay to detail regardless of your technical skills and work experience.
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The ability to set goals and stick to them is one of the key factors of success. However, according to a study by the University of Scranton, only 8% of people actually go on to achieve their goals. This is understandable.
Team player skills are essential in a successful organization. Knowing how to work well with your colleagues will increase your value in the workplace.
Recruiters are on the lookout for the best fits for their organizations. An applicant with demonstrable team-player and collaboration skills will score highly on most employment assessments. Another critical characteristic recruiters watch out for is work ethic.
Collaboration skills are essential for any job or internship applications. Apart from your achievements, recruiters want to know how well you can work with a team. These skills are valuable because they tell the recruiter you are respectful of different values, adaptable and open-minded.
Continuous interaction is a fact of life in the workplace. Some is verbal, some visual, and some digital. How you use these communication channels determines how you advance your career, build your clientele, and influence your colleagues.
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You feel that it’s time to get more than you’re paid after working for an employer for a considerable period. You might be doing more work than you signed up for, or have absorbed the roles of some colleagues that left. Perhaps you’ve noticed that professionals like you earn more, or that your colleagues get bigger paychecks.
What do you do if you need to write an email but don’t know the name of the recipient? In this case, you may turn to the once-popular “To Whom It May Concern”.
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When you decide to quit your job, you will need to send out a short and simple two weeks notice letter. This will notify your employer of your plans and give them enough time to make all the necessary arrangements.
