The Power of Communication
Communication is considered a vital “soft skill” in the workplace — one of the most challenging skills to wield effectively. Why is it so important? And how can it improve an agency’s internal customer service?
Posts Tagged: soft skills
Creativity: Soft Skill #1
Invest in yourself by developing the #1 soft skill – creativity.
How Soft Skills Can Help You Land Your Next Job
Recent studies have found that employers increasingly emphasized the importance of soft skills when hiring and promoting workers.
Elevating Success Skills Through Professional Development
“A lot of training opportunities skew toward technical positions. But that’s only a part of the equation.”
Soft Skills Training for a Stronger Police Force
A lack of empathy training or awareness can lead to a breakdown in communication and can make the difference between a positive and negative encounter.
13 Soft Skills and Tips to Boost Your (IT) Career
We asked our community for advice about soft skills and their impact on the technical work. Learning how and when to communicate was a recurring theme.
Soft Skills and Where to Find Them
Do you know what your soft skills are?
Got EI? Why Emotional Intelligence Matters at Work
Does it ever feel like some people are just “easy” to get along with at work: the boss that really “gets” you, and goes out of her way to develop you; the colleague you love brainstorming with, or the employee who always anticipates what you need from him, almost before you know yourself? …While othersRead… Read more »
10 Skills You Need for the Job Market
Last week, we discussed tips to land a last minute Fall position. If you’re still trying to find a job or internship, or even if you already have one, it’s important to make sure you’re equipping yourself with the necessary skills for the job market. According to the 2015 Millennial Majority Workforce Study, hiring managersRead… Read more »
5 Tips for Making the Most of Your Government Career
Latonia Page and Rachel Dorman facilitated a discussion on how to Make the Most of Your Government Career at the Next Gen 2015 Conference. Here are their top five tips that you can start using today to further your career in the public sector, whether at the local, state or federal level. Consider your careerRead… Read more »