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Jacob
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What other strengths or experiences might I need for the suggested careers?
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Sahel Haria
Experienced Associate
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Hi Jacob,
There are a handful of skills that go a long way regardless of what career path you choose. In my experience, you should really try and develop and hone in on the following:
- Good public speaking and the ability to converse on a broad range of topical issues. I recommend reading global news (not just US news) daily to get a better understanding of the world and it provides for great conversation if you ever have to talk to a recruiter, manager, executive etc.
- Volunteer and give back to the community. Companies like to see people who are selfless and care more about their peers and the environment than just themselves! A really easy way to demonstrate this is to volunteer or get involved in your local community.
- Have a number of extra curricular interests. This is a HUGE point. Companies don't want people who've just studied their whole lives. They want people who are well rounded and have a variety of interests, be it sports, art, climbing, hiking etc. Make sure you're well rounded.
Hope this helps!
Sahel
Rosa Barbosa
Relationship Manager
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Chicago, Illinois
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Rosa’s Answer
Hi Jacob,
Some skills that are universal in being succ
Communication
1. Be a good listener and observer of your audience is helpful. It enables you to see if your audience is struggling to follow what you are saying. Being able to listen to other concerns and input is critical.
2. In addition to Ciji's recommendations, having the ability change the level of information you provided your audience or even how. Some people are better with visuals (aka diagrams, pictures,etc) while others just need the text. Being able to get your message across is key.
Commitment to Getting the Job Done.
1. You want to be the person your manager can rely on to get the task completed. This may involve:
- doing the work yourself
- pulling the right people that know how to do the work
- simple getting all the subject matter experts together and talking to each other to resolve the issue and get the job done.
2. Team Player - being able to work as part of team and collaborate to arrive at a solution.
3. Organized - Being able to come up with the plan of action in a way that everyone (including yourself) can use as a guide for accomplishing the work at hand.
4. Leadership - this doesn't mean telling people what to do. It means :
- Listening to everyone's input. Showing you want to understand their point of view.
- Being open to helping them out when they face challenges.
- Facilitating discussions and confirming what everyone is saying (I.E. Decisions made) so there is lower risk of confusion.
- Celebrate all co-worker and team successes This will increase your network of people you know will be there for you.
These all will work out for you no matter what career you select. These all compliment each other.
Some skills that are universal in being succ
Communication
1. Be a good listener and observer of your audience is helpful. It enables you to see if your audience is struggling to follow what you are saying. Being able to listen to other concerns and input is critical.
2. In addition to Ciji's recommendations, having the ability change the level of information you provided your audience or even how. Some people are better with visuals (aka diagrams, pictures,etc) while others just need the text. Being able to get your message across is key.
Commitment to Getting the Job Done.
1. You want to be the person your manager can rely on to get the task completed. This may involve:
- doing the work yourself
- pulling the right people that know how to do the work
- simple getting all the subject matter experts together and talking to each other to resolve the issue and get the job done.
2. Team Player - being able to work as part of team and collaborate to arrive at a solution.
3. Organized - Being able to come up with the plan of action in a way that everyone (including yourself) can use as a guide for accomplishing the work at hand.
4. Leadership - this doesn't mean telling people what to do. It means :
- Listening to everyone's input. Showing you want to understand their point of view.
- Being open to helping them out when they face challenges.
- Facilitating discussions and confirming what everyone is saying (I.E. Decisions made) so there is lower risk of confusion.
- Celebrate all co-worker and team successes This will increase your network of people you know will be there for you.
These all will work out for you no matter what career you select. These all compliment each other.
Ciji Richardson
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Morrisville, North Carolina
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Ciji’s Answer
Depending on your chosen career, strengths will vary but there are some skills that are pretty universal no matter the field.
- Communication- your ability to communicate a message clearly (written or verbally) will be important in pretty much any career you choose.
- Life Long Learning- Do you enjoy developing yourself? Are you willing to continue your education and training throughout your career?
- Reliable/Consistent- When you commit to something do you deliver as promised and is your work consistent? If the answer is yes and people can count on you, then this is a huge strength anywhere that you go in the future.
Simeon Snow
Risk Assurance
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Houston, Texas
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Simeon’s Answer
The most reliable skills you can acquire these days are software-related. I'd recommend taking a look at SkillShare. It's a skill learning subscription service that can help you update a wide variety of skills.