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| ch_vertical ="premium"; ch_sid = "590x250 Article | | | | Recently, a coworker of mine was promoted to |
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| ch_query = ch_queries[ch_selected]; } Knowing | | | | department and her degree wasn't in an area that |
| how to get the job done isn't enough anymore. | | | | pertained to this specific position. However, one of |
| How an employee interacts with his or her | | | | the strengths that were nowhere on her resume |
| coworkers is just as important to employers. | | | | was her ability to be positive in all situations and |
| Ninety-six percent of executives rated | | | | to naturally motivate people. She was quick to |
| communication and interpersonal skills as the most | | | | smile and see the positive side of every project. |
| valuable employee trait, according to a poll of 330 | | | | She was generous in praising people and was |
| employers conducted by the University of | | | | consistently happy. These were her strengths and |
| Phoenix. | | | | her natural attributes. They made up the sum of |
| While people need to be qualified and have the | | | | who she is. These soft skills are just as important |
| technical skills to do their jobs well, there is a | | | | as her knowledge. |
| range of less measurable skills that are more | | | | The current job market has been frustrating, to |
| important to workplace success. Known as soft | | | | say the least, for many people. The development |
| skills, these include attitudes, behavior and | | | | of soft skills in this market is important when |
| interpersonal skills. While labeling them "soft" may | | | | there is intense competition for available positions. |
| make them sound less important than technical | | | | |