Chapter 4: The foundation skills for 21st Century Jobs

Reading is the best way to gain knowledge. This is a skill that not many people have. Most of the successful people have the habit of reading a lot. You must build that habit too. Reading will provide you with materials and knowledge about the unknown.

Writing is another basic skill that is a must. You have to write reports, emails, journals, and drafts every once in a while, in your career and personal life. Practice writing properly without any grammatical and spelling mistakes. Proper writing skills are values across the world.

Numeric skill gives you a dynamic look. If you are good at numbers, you will have lots of opportunities coming for you. So, be skilled in mathematics.

Speaking is a way of communication. Learning it properly can enable you to go far just my speaking. There are people around this world who is making their living out of just speaking in front of people. Focus on your language, tone, expressions, clarity, and accent. Organize events and speak before the audience.

Listening is as powerful as speaking. If you cannot listen properly, you cannot speak the right thing. Be patient while listening. Practice, so that you can listen attentively.

The future employment will rely completely on creativity. If you are not a creative thinker then must try to be one from today.

Employers across the world are looking for people with problem-solving skills. Every organization faces some level of complications while operating. You must have the ability to identify those problems and bring a proper solution for that.

Making decisions effectively and efficiently is the best managerial skill. You must focus on developing decision-making skills if you want to prosper in your career.

Visualizing the future or being proactive is a special skill. Observing the past and present concisely can enable you to foresee the future.

Social skills are the abilities that people use to get along nicely with other people in the society. Being friendly, helping others and acting gently is few the behaviors.

Managing people through negotiation is the key skill for every managerial position. Negotiation skills can help you to soar your career growth.

Leaders can create an impact on people’s lives. You have to have the ability to lead people. Act politely, be on the front line and be proactive.

Getting along with a team is probably the most wanted skill by the employers. Teamwork is very effective in the workplace. Be supportive, act cooperatively, share your knowledge and help others. A team-player is always valued higher than an individual performer.

Since the rapid growth of technology the world is becoming small. There is no scope of thinking locally. To face the global competition you must understand the cultural diversity and act in favor of it. You have to face the cultural adverse situation and keep the situation under control.

You are your greatest asset. If you cannot believe in yourself, it is Impossible for you to ace in your life. Develop your self-esteem so that you don’t lose against your own self.

If you have the ability to manage yourself means you can manage anybody in this world. Self-management is the first step of leadership and self-discipline.

Responsibility means being accountable for what you do. It can be the responsibility of your own self or your family or the organization your work for. Always maintain your responsibility, fulfill them time to time.