Edge in Employment – Skills They Do Not Teach In School
No matter which sector of the community you plan to work for, expect to have a lot of competition for the job positions you want. Everyone’s a graduate, some with further studies going for them, and there are so few jobs that really give a lot in terms of career growth. If you’re wondering what else to place in the special skills section of your resume, here are some of the skills that can be valuable to your employer.
Computer Skills
Even if your work does not involve computers exclusively, like those working in the medical and service fields, you still need to be computer savvy. Being computer savvy does not mean you know how to navigate the internet enough to open and post on Facebook or Twitter. You should also know how to troubleshoot, just in case a data becomes inaccessible, computer carts go bonkers, or a program crucial to the work of your department becomes inoperable.
People Skills
Compassion is something you don’t learn from a books. Ability to work in harmony with others is a skill that is not as common as you think. Your employers want an environment where people are eager to go to work every day. If you’re as prickly as a cactus, you may have trouble mingling with people at work. Employers would think twice before hiring you even if you’re the most qualified applicant around.
