The hard and quick technical knowledge you learn in class is only a small part of what you’ll need to land your dream job. Business leaders are increasingly concerned about what they refer to as the “skills gap” among today’s graduates. They are concerned that today’s generation lacks the necessary soft skills to succeed in the workplace. That means they’ll need proof that you, as future employees in various fields, have the necessary skills.

Companies are searching for the “best of both worlds” in new hires, according to a recent Cengage survey. These employees have more than just the basic background knowledge and job requirements. They have the people-oriented soft skills that employers seek in any field, and they can point to particular situations where they actually implemented these skills in interviews. Are you doing everything you can to develop the soft skills that will position you as the best candidate for a job right now? If not, now is the time to get started.

Soft Skills You Should Develop Right Now

If you search for soft skills online, you’ll find a dizzying array of “top skills” that every employee must possess in order to be successful. You’ll also notice that many of these lists mention developing these soft skills but never explain why or how. The important thing to remember about soft skill development is that the process of acquiring these soft skills is what will benefit you in the long run. That procedure demonstrates your abilities.

No interviewer will ask you if you have a soft skill; they will ask you to demonstrate how you have used that skill in or out of the workplace. You must be prepared to discuss concrete examples in order to paint a picture of a well-rounded, skilled future employee who really is eager to work and contribute to the company. For the time being, you should concentrate on finding opportunities to improve your soft skills.

Practice Makes Perfect

It may appear intimidating at first, but the key to improving your soft skills is practice. And the key to selling your soft skills to a prospective employer is to provide specific examples of when you’ve used them. There is no easy way around it; you must devote time to developing soft skills that may not be as interesting as academic or technical work. It will be difficult (and possibly awkward) at first, but the more you practice, the better you will become, and the better you will become, the more examples you will have to draw from during an interview. It is entirely up to you, as with many other aspects of life, whether you acquire these skills.

Take a Course

This may not be the best option for everyone, but if you have the time and want some formal guidance whilst also developing your soft skills, taking a professional development course is indeed an option. You should check with your programme coordinator to see if there is a course specific to your programme or department.

Participate in Community Service

What better way to hone skills like teamwork as well as commitment than to work for a non-profit organisation? Volunteering not only benefits your community, but it also requires you to practice skills that you may not use in other aspects of your life.

Turn into a Mentor

You can practice leadership, time management, dependability, creativity, and problem solving while mentoring. Mentoring gives you real-world experience helping someone else work through problems, whether it’s working with students you teach or getting involved with an organisation like EngConvo.

Take part in class

It may seem obvious, but class participation is a simple way to improve your soft skills. Consider what you’re asked to do in class: presentations, group projects, projects that involve solving a specific problem, and contributing valuable input to thoughtful discussions. All of these things will be expected of you in your future career’s “real world.”

Participate in an Organisation

Volunteering for an on-campus organisation will provide you with the same advantages as volunteering in the community. Furthermore, if you are interested in leadership, this is an excellent place to hone your skills by chairing a committee, planning an event, or even leading the entire organisation.

It is important to practice and demonstrate your soft skills for more than just your career; it is also important for success in your daily life. The best part about honing these abilities is that the act of practicing provides concrete examples of your weaknesses and strengths to use in job interviews (and beyond think annual performance evaluations as well as promotions). Developing your skills will not be easy, but persevering through the difficult times until you succeed demonstrates your true personality to your future employer. And character (along with the years of hard skill expertise you’ve gained at UC) is part of the soft skill set that distinguishes a great employee.

About EngConvo

EngConvo provides English language and communication teaching to working professionals, business people, homemakers, students, job seekers, and anyone else who wants to improve their communication skills for personal and professional development. EngConvo is determined to continue researching and innovating techniques and methodologies for learning English communication skills. EngCono’s team has successfully combined tradition, technology, human behaviour, as well as psychology to train learners in the most effective way possible.

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