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Important Career-Advancing Skills

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It's a competitive job market out there. Having the right skill sets can make you a much stronger candidate. Here are some common career-advancing skills employers look for.

Rated 0 points - posted 13 years ago by keilania in category Business.

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Conflict management

Conflicts come up all the tme. Employers will pay handsomely for someone who can handle them well.

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Ability to sell

People who can bring in more business are always popular.

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Communication skills

Going beyond the ability to speak multiple languages, people with good communication skills make others feel well-informed.

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Analytic and critical thinking skills

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Computer abilities

More and more businesses are going paperless every day.

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Planning and budget management

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Ability to follow through with minimal supervision

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Giving and receiving feedback

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Ability to supervise others/management skills

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Presentation skills

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Value stream improvement process

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Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative

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