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To succeed in any job, you need to possess a few basic abilities. If you have a good understanding of these skills, you can quickly adapt from one career path to another.
This article details five essential job skills for any job today.
1. Computer Skills
Few jobs today do not require some form of regular interaction with a computer. For most jobs, you don't need a specialized degree or even formal computer classes. Some jobs, such as those in a warehouse, only depend on your ability to input data into a spreadsheet. This type of task requires only basic typing skills.
More advanced jobs will require you to know how to use the Internet and communicate via email. If you work at business with an online store, you need to know how to communicate virtually with your clients. You also may need to have a few miscellaneous skills, including the ability use video conferencing technology.
2. Work Well with Others
To succeed in most jobs, you must possess the ability to get along well with other individuals, both colleagues and customers. If you work in retail, you must respond to the customer's needs at every moment. A bad experience with a customer can leave you looking for a new job. If you work at a sales job, your earnings may depend greatly on your ability to encourage a consumer to buy your products.
You must also get along with your fellow employees and management. An unruly employee is a liability to a company. If you frequently cause issues at the workplace, your employer may not hesitate to fire you.
3. Good Organization
Staying organized at your desk will help your performance and impress your management. If you keep an organized desk, you will always have immediate access to important documents and files you need to accomplish your tasks. A clean desk shows your boss that you're serious about your job and career.
Additionally, you need to keep yourself mentally organized. You must pay attention to every deadline you have. You can use a notebook or your computer to help you stay on track at all times. The ability to continually meet deadlines will help you in every career you attempt.
4. Solving Problems
Few employers expect their employees to have the ability to instantly solve any issue. However, employers expect you to have the skills to attack a problem directly to find a workable solution in a reasonable amount of time. Finding a solution may require to do your own research and talk to other employees in your department. In a retail position, for example, you may need to find a creative way to deal with a product shortage while keeping calm with an angry customer. No manager will appreciate you throwing a problem back at them to deal with.
5. Communication Skills
To succeed in most careers, you must communicate well through speaking and writing. Many jobs rely on teamwork for success. If you can't be clear about what you mean when you talk to your coworker, you could even create unnecessary drama at the workplace. Poor communication at the office can lead to missed deadlines and lost sales, potentially making your boss unhappy with your performance.
Additionally, you must be able to understand and take directions from your manager. If you have trouble paying attention when your boss speaks to you, you may find yourself in trouble when you miss a deadline. Learning how to listen to your employer will help you in any career.
Sally Neuberg is a career counselor and guest author at www.howdoibecomea.net, a site with guides and information about many career options.
*by andreascy*
