15 PERSONAL SKILLS YOU NEED ON THE JOB
Employers are looking for workers who have that special something: the skills, tendencies and attributes that help to keep productivity—and profits—up. What are they? Businesses are looking for employees with strong "personal" skills, according to ACT research. Keep these in mind, because employers certainly are. Carefulness: Do you have a tendency to think and plan carefully before acting? This helps with reducing the chance for costly errors, as well as keeping a steady workflow going. Cooperation: Willingness to engage in interpersonal work situations is very important in the workplace. Creativity: You've heard of "thinking outside the box"? Employers want innovative people who bring a fresh perspective. Discipline: This includes the ability to keep on task and complete projects without becoming distracted or bored. Drive: Businesses want employees who have high aspiration levels and work hard to achieve goals. Good attitude: This has been shown to predict co...