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93% of employers want to see soft skills on your resume and to promote you; learn how to gain these skills

When you go to college to prepare yourself for a career, you learn many skills that pertain to your chosen profession. These skills, otherwise known as hard skills, are imperative to landing your dream job.

However, there is a second set of skills, soft skills, that you may need to consider bringing into the equation, as potential employers are on the lookout for them. While these soft skills can’t be proven with a piece of paper, they can be learned and built upon as an excellent foundation for your career success.

What are five most crucial soft skills in high demand at companies in 2022?

1. Communication

Let’s start with communication, both written and verbal. The ability to effectively communicate a project and outline the circumstances, such as why, when, where, how, etc., is crucial. Some people find it easier to verbalize than write, and vice versa. You can take lessons on public speaking to strengthen your verbal communication and practice your written communication with fellow students, professors, or other employees. Don’t forget that a large part of communication is active listening, which involves allowing others to finish speaking before you add your thoughts. 

2. Adaptability

The next skill, adaptability, is having the capacity to take things in stride and remain flexible when issues arise. This is imperative because things rarely go as planned within a work environment. Having someone on the team that can change their outlook quickly while remaining calm and focused in the face of upheaval is a boon for potential employers. You can signify your abilities throughout the interview process and your employment or brush up on them while still in school by signing up for specialized training in your chosen field and keeping apprised of new developments. 

3. Teamwork

Teamwork, another crucial soft skill, is one of the easiest to showcase and understand. Teamwork includes the ability to partition a project and focus on the portion you’ve been assigned while integrating the work of others. Teamwork also involves remaining upbeat within a work environment. You can showcase this by offering help to a fellow team member when needed or by effectively recognizing the strengths of others and stepping aside. 

4. Critical Thinking

When it comes to critical thinking, you need to focus on your ability to weigh the pros and cons of new ideas, as well as develop those ideas in a timely fashion. If you’re unsure how to work on this skill, consider reading up on articles and educational materials that pertain to your profession. Every profession can benefit from this soft skill, and the more knowledge you have in your chosen area, the easier it is to recognize and disseminate these ideas and their strengths and weaknesses. 

5. Problem Solving

Problem-solving, the final skill, goes hand in hand with all of the above. When an issue arises, the ability to think critically and adapt, thereby solving the problem, will take you far in your career. When companies are presented with challenges, they need team players who can use their knowledge of the issue and the team's strengths to come out unscathed on the other side. Remaining positive during these vital times, effectively communicating the solution, and using your surrounding assets will land you a spot as a top performer. 

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