Finding a job can be tough, and having specific job skills is important. However, soft skills can also play an important role in landing a new job. For example, skills like communication, working well with a team, time management, and problem-solving can go a long way in finding and keeping a job.
What are some examples of soft skills?
Teamwork: Working as a team is important in many workplace situations. That includes communication, collaboration, and support for one another.
Problem-Solving: The skill to evaluate situations and help create solutions to challenges. Problem-solving skills will help with minor day-to-day tasks and are impactful when working with a team.
Time Management: Effectively prioritizing tasks and managing your time to make sure you’re getting the work done. In some jobs, that means meeting deadlines.
Adaptability: In the workplace, sometimes things change! Adaptability means being flexible and open to change and quickly adjusting to new situations.
Leadership: Having leadership skills will allow you to inspire and motivate others in the workplace. Sometimes, this skill comes naturally, or it must be learned, but it can help people take initiative and work towards shared goals.
Conflict Resolution: Conflict happens in life, including in the workplace! Having good conflict-resolution skills will allow you to navigate problems and disagreements and find mutually beneficial solutions.
Networking: Networking allows you to meet new people and make connections that could lead to finding a job or making relationships with people and employers.
Developing soft skills
EmployAbilities offers job search and training programs, workshops and other resources that can help people with disabilities and barriers to employment develop or strengthen their soft skills. You can build these skills through practical exercises, coaching and ongoing learning.
In addition, many of our clients who have completed EmployAbilities’ programs have shared that they built confidence. Confidence and self-assurance are vital when seeking a job and entering the workforce.
Investing in soft skills enhances employability and fosters a more inclusive and dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive. If you or someone you know is ready to take the next step towards meaningful employment, we invite you to explore our training programs today.
