In a changing workplace with a changing, more digitised workforce, excellent communications skills, problem solving ability, innovation and digital competence, are just some of the attributes that employers are looking for today.
Marc Privett, GM Careers24.com:
• Ability to solve problems with limited information.
• Confidence and commitment.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Team player.
• Well organised.
• Proficiency with computer software programs.
• Leadership ability.
• Employees who take accountability.
• Integrity.
• Having the right contacts (referring to sales candidates).
• Making quick decisions and solving problems on the spot.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Computer literacy / technical competency - goes without saying.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Multi-tasking.
• Confidence in themselves and in the business they are representing.
• Loyalty.