{"id":781,"date":"2022-05-06T10:52:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T10:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/?p=781"},"modified":"2023-06-26T08:40:20","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T08:40:20","slug":"what-collaboration-skills-are-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/","title":{"rendered":"What Collaboration Skills are Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <strong>you are respectful of different values<\/strong>, adaptable and open-minded.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iedp.com\/media\/1855\/unc-white-paper-creating-a-collaborative-organizational-culture.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Creating a Collaborative Organizational Structure,\u2019<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a 2014 paper from Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina refers to trust, communication, shared vision and purpose as the building blocks of collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good collaboration skills mean that you have high emotional intelligence, you are<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/9-characteristics-of-a-team-player\/\">team player<\/a>, you manage stress and your emotions well and you are more likely to get your work done faster than the average person. These skills do not only affect your ability to work with others but also your ability to be productive, organized and adaptable to change.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"builder-button\">  \n        <a href=\"\/goapp\/new-resume\" class=\"builder-banner__a\">Create your resume<\/a>\n    <\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img width=\"776\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/collaboration-skills.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"What Collaboration Skills are Important?\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/collaboration-skills.png 776w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/collaboration-skills-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/collaboration-skills-50x34.png 50w, 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href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Clear_Communication\" >Clear Communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Accepting_and_Respecting_Differences\" >Accepting and Respecting Differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Emotional_Intelligence\" >Emotional Intelligence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Decision_Making_and_Problem_Solving\" >Decision Making and Problem Solving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Promoting_Positivity\" >Promoting Positivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Negotiation\" >Negotiation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Benefits_of_Collaboration_Skills\" >Benefits of Collaboration Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#How_to_Improve_Your_Collaboration_Skills\" >How to Improve Your Collaboration Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Communicate_Directly\" >Communicate Directly<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Practice_active_listening\" >Practice active listening<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Learn_to_solve_problems_without_blaming_others\" >Learn to solve problems without blaming others<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Learn_to_compromise\" >Learn to compromise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Set_realistic_goals_and_objectives\" >Set realistic goals and objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Have_a_thick_skin\" >Have a thick skin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Be_Gracious\" >Be Gracious<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Collaboration_Skills_in_Practice\" >Collaboration Skills in Practice<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Example_1\" >Example 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Example_2\" >Example 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Example_3\" >Example 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#How_to_Include_Your_Collaboration_Skills_in_Your_Resume_Cover_Letter_and_Interview\" >How to Include Your Collaboration Skills in Your Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Resume\" >Resume<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Interview\" >Interview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Cover_Letter\" >Cover Letter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-collaboration-skills-are-important\/#Summing_Up\" >Summing Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Collaboration_Skills_Are_Important\"><\/span>What Collaboration Skills Are Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Communication\"><\/span>Clear Communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication is an essential part of any relationship and it is a key<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/soft-skills-for-resume\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4097\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soft skill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when trying to work with other people. It is important to speak openly, listen and consider the opinions of others, and recognize the contributions of your teammates. Putting group goals above individual goals, apologizing for mistakes and forgiving other people\u2019s mistakes are signs of good collaboration skills. A good collaborator releases information on time and allows a safe space to reach consensus about methods of completing tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication requires that you listen actively to the suggestions and ideas of your colleagues without judgment. This might mean asking for clarification when you don&#8217;t understand something. Communication goes beyond<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/verbal-communication-skills\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">verbal communication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> skills. It also includes written communication and nonverbal communication skills such as tone and body language.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accepting_and_Respecting_Differences\"><\/span>Accepting and Respecting Differences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing common in many workspaces is diversity. You will find people from different races, religions, social and cultural backgrounds. A good collaborator knows that apparent differences should not translate to disrespecting other people and refusing them their basic rights and privileges. Treating everyone equally is a necessary tool to master in both your personal and professional life. This involves staying away from discriminatory acts or omissions, e.g. refusing to let a minority speak, ignoring their contributions or making racist or sexist comments at the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emotional_Intelligence\"><\/span>Emotional Intelligence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize your and other people&#8217;s emotions and manage both in a way that minimizes negative impact. This includes empathy, controlling your strong emotions, not taking constructive criticisms personally and managing your emotions in a healthy manner. Emotional intelligence is a very important collaborative skill because it affects conduct in the workplace and conduct affects relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decision_Making_and_Problem_Solving\"><\/span>Decision Making and Problem Solving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the course of your employment, there are many times you are expected to make a decision and solve problems. Decision-making and problem-solving skills are essential skills to master.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With decision-making as a forte, you can mentally weigh issues and come up with acceptable and profitable solutions. You should only deal in facts and logic rather than let emotions cloud your judgment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promoting_Positivity\"><\/span>Promoting Positivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a positive outlook on life is a skill one should aspire to have. People generally prefer being around positive people. Having a positive outlook will help foster creativity and build a welcoming and safe environment for others. Being positive also gives you more room to learn from mistakes and accept change.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positivity is often the glue that keeps a team working together. When inevitable challenges occur, the positive people in the group can lift everyone&#8217;s spirits up. They see the sunny side and can instantly transform a toxic mood.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Negotiation\"><\/span>Negotiation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to negotiate and find a middle ground is a very important collaborative skill. It gives room for more beneficial decisions and makes it easier to reach a consensus.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, you won&#8217;t agree with the majority&#8217;s opinion; that&#8217;s just a fact of life and the workplace. Yet you can still find a way to get what you need in certain situations. A collaborative individual will spell out the benefits of a plan or purchase rather than simply demanding for it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"builder-banner-top\">\n        <div class=\"builder-banner-top__title\">\n            You'll Never Find a Good Job\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"builder-banner-top__text\">\n            It\u2019s a job hunter\u2019s common fear, but we can help boost your chances!\n        <\/div>    \n        <a href=\"\/goapp\/new-resume\" class=\"builder-banner-top__a\">Click to use resume builder<\/a>\n    <\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Collaboration_Skills\"><\/span>Benefits of Collaboration Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/collaboration-skills_-1024x496.png\" alt=\"collaboration skills\" class=\"wp-image-2619\" width=\"800\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/collaboration-skills_-1024x496.png 1024w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/collaboration-skills_-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/collaboration-skills_-50x24.png 50w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/collaboration-skills_-768x372.png 768w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/collaboration-skills_-938x454.png 938w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/collaboration-skills_.png 1056w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a skilled collaborator is beneficial on an individual and organizational level in several ways that. They include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><b>Room for quick problem-solving<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A strong collaborative culture makes it possible for employees to quickly solve a problem by working together towards finding solutions. The team can quickly come up with unique and diverse range of solutions that benefit the product or business.<\/span><\/li><li><b>It increases productivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A strong collaborative culture speeds up productivity on an individual and team level. Everyone pools their skills together to reduce project time and increase project quality.<\/span><\/li><li><b>It gives room for change.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Collaboration makes it very easy to adapt to sudden change without suffering the consequences of rigidity.<\/span><\/li><li><b>It improves the well-being of employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. People who work in an environment where empathy and emotional intelligence is the norm creates a safe environment where people are healthier and find it easier to grow. This also increases productivity for the people who possess this skill and the people that work with them.<\/span><\/li><li><b>It increases self-esteem. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mere fact that you&#8217;re working with brilliant people will make your self-esteem rise up a notch. Being in a position where others want to collaborate with you can be gratifying on many levels.<\/span><\/li><li><b>It makes you a better team player<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you&#8217;re a lone ranger, collaborating with others will sharpen your people skills. As you interact with colleagues from various social milieus, you&#8217;ll develop qualities that will make you a better team player.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Improve_Your_Collaboration_Skills\"><\/span>How to Improve Your Collaboration Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like all life skills, there is a need for constant improvement. Having the skill is good; refining and improving it all the time is better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few ways you can improve your team skills:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communicate_Directly\"><\/span>Communicate Directly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working with others, communicate your intentions accurately. You can\u2019t build your nonverbal and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-development\/how-to-improve-verbal-communication-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">verbal communication skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you are not clear and direct with your messages. It is important to openly say what you mean and try to meet up with promises you make.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_active_listening\"><\/span>Practice active listening<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active listening can be hard and tricky but with constant practice, it becomes easier. One way to practice active listening is by removing distractions and not talking over someone when they are trying to speak to you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_to_solve_problems_without_blaming_others\"><\/span>Learn to solve problems without blaming others<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking responsibility can be very hard but sometimes mistakes happen and you have to learn how to take responsibility for your mistakes. Be accountable and don&#8217;t try to deflect. People find it easier to work with someone who<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">assumes responsibility for their actions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_to_compromise\"><\/span>Learn to compromise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things will not always go your way and you need to learn how to work with others in order to find a middle ground. Even if you think you&#8217;re right, standing your ground at all costs may do more harm than good. Evaluate individual circumstances and step back, if necessary, for the greater good.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_realistic_goals_and_objectives\"><\/span>Set realistic goals and objectives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting personal goals is a very good way of improving existing skills. Having a target means you know where you are headed and that makes it easier to get there.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re a team leader and a genius, remember that not everyone is you. Don&#8217;t expect them to finish a project in minutes like you can. Set goals for each team member that suits their skills, experience, and creativity levels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_a_thick_skin\"><\/span>Have a thick skin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People in a team will be subject to an unflattering comments now and then. Sometimes it&#8217;s about their work; sometimes it&#8217;s about their<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/the-5-most-important-work-ethic-skills\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work ethic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Understand that not every verbal missile sent your way comes from a place of negativity. Take constructive criticism gracefully and work towards fixing your mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Gracious\"><\/span>Be Gracious<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appreciate your own contributions but also give the same energy to the contributions of others when they succeed. Shared celebrations bring team members even closer. This will increase work synergy and boost productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collaboration_Skills_in_Practice\"><\/span>Collaboration Skills in Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_1\"><\/span>Example 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>You work in a tech company and all but one of the employees are men. In a meeting, you do not speak over her or refuse to acknowledge her ideas. You listen actively and appreciate her contributions to the company. You do not discriminate in terms of assigning workload or paying salaries. Treating her as an equal will make her feel like she belongs. She will be more open about her ideas and bring a different perspective to brainstorming sessions.<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_2\"><\/span>Example 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Your colleague made a mistake with some important files. Instead of yelling at him for increasing your workload, you try to talk to him with empathy and understand why the mistake happened. By doing this, you foster an environment for safe and honest workplace conversations. He will appreciate your approach and be willing to work more carefully going forward.<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_3\"><\/span>Example 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Your team created two designs for a product label. There&#8217;s some indecision about which one to use. You&#8217;re the team lead and have the power to make the decision. But you put it to a vote and went with the popular choice. Your method of solving the problem made everyone feel involved and important.<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Include_Your_Collaboration_Skills_in_Your_Resume_Cover_Letter_and_Interview\"><\/span>How to Include Your Collaboration Skills in Your Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways you can talk about your skills and how they can benefit others without sounding too boastful. It is important to tailor <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/resume-skills\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5163\">your skills<\/a> according to the job or opportunity you are aiming for.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resume\"><\/span>Resume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to add your collaboration skills to your resume. You can simply list them under the skills section of your resume. Another way is to tailor your experience section to highlight your collaboration skills. The latter option allows a bit more room to personalize things.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your previous roles all had collaborative elements, you can also modify your summary to reflect your people skills.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Examples:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Skill section: <em>Flexible and able to work under pressure<\/em>.<\/li><li>Experience section: <em>Established and maintained relationships with team members at X Company where I assisted team members with their daily tasks.<\/em><\/li><li>Summary section<em>: A goal oriented Sales manager with 2 years of experience. A team player who has co-led 5 projects<\/em>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interview\"><\/span>Interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You won&#8217;t know the questions you&#8217;ll be asked during the interview beforehand but that doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t prepare. The type of skills needed for the job per the job listing will help in this regard.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mastering<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/ace-an-interview-with-the-star-method\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2119\">STAR technique <\/a>can be helpful here. STAR is an Interview technique that stands for <\/span><b>Situation, Task, Action and Result.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><b>Situation. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The context that gave rise to a job or challenge that required a solution. A valued team member getting sick while working on an important project, for example.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Task. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your role or responsibility when the situation arose. Maybe you had to take over the sick teammates&#8217; assignment.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Action. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How you carried out your role. Your specific and individual actions (as opposed to what the team collectively did) that moved the needle. Perhaps you worked extra hours to beat the deadline.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Result. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The outcome of your intervention. Maybe the management happily approved your work and the client loved it.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can employ this technique to show off your collaborative skills. Frame your answers in terms of situations that involve being in a team or working with one. Talk about how your actions directly led to faster <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/teamwork-skills-for-resume\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5031\">teamwork <\/a>or better quality output. In the end, the recruiter must be convinced you&#8217;re the team player they&#8217;ve been looking for!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cover_Letter\"><\/span>Cover Letter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When writing a cover letter, it is important to go straight to the point just like with an interview question. Actually, it might be helpful to treat a cover letter like a written interview.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the job description mentions lots of collaborative skills, keep that in mind while crafting your cover letter. Recall experiences that showed you as a contributor in a team setting and relate them to the potential job.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summing_Up\"><\/span>Summing Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration seems easy on the surface but can be hard to master in an office setting. Having core collaborative skills such as clear communication and emotional intelligence will make life easier in a work setting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of these skills cannot be emphasized enough. It can increase productivity and raise self-esteem at work. Hence, you should strive to become comfortable working with others. 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