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Whether you’re thinking of switching roles, chasing that promotion or finding ways to get ahead in your career, there’s one important question you should be asking:<\/p>\n
?What are employers\u00a0really\u00a0looking for??<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n To answer this question, LinkedIn analysed hundreds of thousands of job postings from last year to find out which skills employers are on the lookout for in 2019.<\/p>\n From over 50,000 professional skills identified, they narrowed it down to a top 10 list of ‘soft? and ?hard? (ie: technical) skills.<\/p>\n Though technical skills are important in any role, 57% of senior executives today say that ‘soft skills? are actually more important.<\/p>\n ?These are the skills your boss and your boss’s boss find most valuable, but have a hard time finding ? and the skills that?ll most help you better serve your clients and customers.? ? Paul Petrone at LinkedIn Learning<\/p>\n Since commencing with Peopleconnexion, I’ve been recruiting expatriate roles across a diverse range of industries and sectors in Papua New Guinea.\u00a0I have seen firsthand that the lack of these ‘soft skills? can be detrimental to one’s success and really do have the potential to make or break someone in a role.<\/p>\n Working in a foreign country can be challenging, so it is imperative to be able to adapt, engage and collaborate with people from a different cultural background to your own. If you can master some of these skills, you will be well ahead of the pack.<\/p>\n With that said, here are the list of skills LinkedIn has identified as in-demand all over the globe:<\/p>\n No matter what field you’re in, creativity is an incredibly important skill.<\/p>\n Ideas are what propel a business forward and keep the wheels churning. The ability to form new ideas, new processes and approach problems in a new way will always allow you to stand out from the crowd, regardless of where you land.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Persuasion is about the language you use, your approach to relationship-building and motivating others to take action.<\/p>\n At the end of the day, persuasive communication is essential for anyone looking to move up into a leadership position. This is the skill that gets a sale over the line, pushes you forward in the BD campaign, gets contracts signed and people pulling in the same direction.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Collaboration isn’t just an abstract concept. It’s about creating a common goal, and then For those working in project teams or managing complex operations (for example, in\u00a0logistics or transport<\/a>), the ability to set a shared mission for a team and work towards it. This isn’t always a skill that comes naturally, so it’s worth doing your research and asking others how they like to work, or reading up on how to work effectively with people from other disciplines and cultures.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you’re working overseas, this is one of the most powerful skills you can have.<\/p>\n Can you adapt to new environments? Can you navigate through unfamiliar situations and manage ambiguity? Do you have transferrable skills you can bring from one project to the next?<\/p>\n These are the kinds of questions we ask of our expatriate candidates to understand if they can adapt to life in Papua New Guinea.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n From my background in construction recruitment, I can say first-hand that time management is such a crucial skill. On a job site, your ability to effectively manage deadlines can make or break you in a role.<\/p>\n Part of effective time management is also understanding how\u00a0other<\/em>\u00a0people approach time, and being able to work around that.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you possess the skills above and are looking for a sea change, please get in touch with me about what expatriate opportunities we currently have available.<\/p>\n I am currently looking to connect with Transport Managers to lead busy terminals and depots across Papua New Guinea ? the ability to persuade and manage your time effectively is key!<\/p>\n To get in touch, please email me at\u00a0jennifer@peopleconnexion.com<\/a>\u00a0to set up a confidential conversation.<\/p>\n Peopleconnexion PNG: Recruitment, Training, Payroll & HR Services<\/p>\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Creativity<\/h2>\n
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