[ID:0326]If you’re determined to thrive in today’s diverse workforce, you’ll need to be self-aware, adaptable and able to demonstrate a range of cross-cultural skills.
It’s also not enough simply to have skills; you must also be able to describe them in a way that recruiters will understand.
Learning how to assess and discuss your skills in professional terms should be one of the top goals of your undergrad career. By setting out on the job search with a clearly defined professional description of yourself and your skills, you’ll help employers quickly grasp who you are and what you’re capable of.
To develop this language, you’ll need to conduct regular skill assessments, research sought-after skills for professionals in your field, take action to fill skill gaps and learn how best to discuss your professional skills during the hiring process.
By the time you graduate, you should know how to:
- Describe your professional skills articulately.
- Identify and highlight your primary skills.
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