What's All the HubBub About Needed Skills?

We hear about it all the time...there is a deficit of a certain skill set entering the workforce. But what are these "skills" people are talking about? You have maybe heard them called a number of things from: 

-Soft Skills

-Employability Skills

-Interpersonal Skills

Yet, if you read the articles attached to each "skill", they are addressing the same needs. A percentage of individuals entering the workforce are missing a commonality...how to communicate. 

Now, there is no need to point fingers at why this deficit is taking place. It could be a number of factors, but that is not what I am discussing today. Communication simply looks different, therefore, if individuals want to market themselves as viable candidates for the workforce, mastering these skills can give you a leg up. 

The video below addresses 7 skills which encompass interpersonal skills and why they are needed in the workforce.  

Have you ever been in a position to hire an individual? What were some of the things you were looking for? Or, for those who have not been in a position to hire, what are some of these skills you need to improve or consider a strength? 

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