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19 Hottest Job Skills Needed for 2013

Job Skills Needed For 2013

Do you have the job skills needed in 2013?

Hurricane Sandy. The "Fiscal Cliff". Partisan politics. Government regulations. All these factors will have an uncertain effect on the economy and job market. Therefore in search for some certainty, employers are going to spend more time looking at specific experience, relationships and job skills workers bring to the table before making a hiring decision.  We want to make sure that job seekers are prepared this heightened level of scrutiny by publishing this list of job skills and knowledge areas employers want in 2013

  1. Collaboration/Team Working
  2. Construction Craft skills
  3. Financial & Budget Analysis
  4. Foreign Language skills
  5. Knowledge of Emergency Management Protocols
  6. Knowledge of Cybersecurity rules
  7. Knowledge of environmental and sustainable practices
  8. Knowledge of emerging markets
  9. Knowledge of government regulations
  10. Knowledge of safety practices
  11. Knowledge of STEM subjects
  12. Leadership & Supervisory
  13. Presentation & Persuasion
  14. Problem Solving
  15. Product development & marketing
  16. Project Management
  17. Report & technical writing
  18. Sales/Relationship building
  19. Software  & Database Development Skills

Why Are These  Job Skills Important?

Many of the hottest jobs in 2013 will go unfilled due to shortages of qualified applicants.  This list is a starting point for job seekers to check their current skills; seek out places to develop new ones and get into place to take these new jobs.

What You Need to Do Now

  • Check with the local community colleges to find out if they have partnered with employers on job training programs
  • Check with  US Department of Labor to find out about federal or state sponsored job training programs
  • Check with local charitable organization and networking groups for leads on job training programs

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Top 10 Soft Job Skills New Graduates Need In 2013

Do You Have These Top 10 Job Skills?

Over the last few years, many college graduates have struggled to find jobs.  To help these and future graduates, we wanted to share the top 10 job skills that hiring managers want in 2013 graduates. This is not scientifically compiled list but it is based on conversations with hundreds of hiring managers, HR managers and recruiters over the last 12 months.

  1.  Work Ethic: Managers want graduates who learn quickly while paying their “dues”. Paying your dues is not just doing mundane everyday work. It also means producing consistent high quality results. People who learn quickly and produce high quality work are promoted quickly in most organizations.
  2. Internship Experience: Internships provide students with an opportunity to learn what is expected in the workplace. Some managers believe graduates with intern experience  integrate into their positions much faster than those who do not have it. This is a great advantage in a tight job market. Here is a good piece of advice to rising freshman in college: “The day you start college is when you start looking for your first internship.”
  3. Ability to Follow Directions: Believe or not, there are many people who do not know how to (or will not) follow directions. Following directions can quickly win the trust of  managers and co workers. Does following directions mean blindly following orders? No, it does not. Part of following directions is questioning to get clarification. Some graduates fear asking questions because they feel it will make them look dumb. A “dumb” question that leads to a good job is better than a half done job any day.
  4. Knowledge of Accounting, Finance and Budgets: The economic times have made employers  highly attracted to grads who understand the basics of accounting and finance. They want grads who can understand balance sheets, budgets and the business decisions that can be made from them.
  5. Interpersonal Skills: The ability to collaborate with people of different ages, cultures, ethnic backgrounds and levels of an organization is very important in the workplace. Today’s graduates will have to learn that e-mail, social media and texting is no substitute for being able to have a face to face conversation. Further, most companies  require people to work in collaborative teams so listening and social manners are important as well.
  6. Communication Skills: The people who know how to present and defend their ideas on paper and in front of a room move up fast in an organization. As a graduate, you may not believe that you will  have to do a presentation or that your reports will be read by upper management but it does happen.  Foreign language skills are also extremely attractive to employers especially for those who work internationally.
  7. Problem Solving Skills : Creative thinkers and problem solvers are highly valued especially in technology and engineering based  industries. Hiring managers are looking for grads who can think on their feet and come up with sound strategies to solve problems on the job.
  8. Knowledge of STEM Subjects: Science, technology, engineering and math concepts are ingrained into the fastest growing and highest paying jobs in the economy. (Apple, Google and many others) It is always a great idea to sharpen your  knowledge of computers, statistics and other technical areas beyond the basic requirements.
  9. A Sense of Adventure: Sometimes a hiring manager may be looking for a new grad to go out to a remote site in the Chilean mountains for 6 weeks to help out on a problem project. Graduates who are not afraid to travel or take on a hard projects gain stronger experience and better opportunities later in their careers.
  10. Good Eye Contact and Firm Handshake: These two pieces of business etiquette convey confidence, character and sincerity. If you want to go far in your career make improving your business etiquette a priority.

Why These Skills Are Important?

These  job skills are important for grads to develop because they can help open the doors to better career opportunities in the future.

 

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The 8 Must Read Articles On Environmental Jobs in 2012

Job Information Please?

Let’s say agree that 2012 has been a little better year for finding a job. However,  there are still large numbers of people out of the workforce who want and need information about job opportunities.  What I have found through my interactions with job seekers is many lack information about job and training opportunities available in the marketplace. These articles contain some of the information job seekers need to find  environmental job opportunities.

  1. Solar Energy’s “Dark Side” Comes to Light in New Environmental Jobs: This article is not intended to denigrate or politicize clean energy technology or the solar industry but to inform the public about new job opportunities. The links provided lead to important job information.
  2. 312 Billion Reasons Why Environmental Management Jobs Are Growing Fast Did you know that the environmental industry is a $312 Billion per year business sector? To most of the general public, this sector is an unknown job market unless some type of disaster strikes or if your location has a thriving energy/industrial economy. In this article we want to inform job seekers and graduates about the opportunities in this sector.
  3. Environmental Science Jobs To Boom Over Next Decade: Are You Ready? Most job seekers do not know that the growth in energy exploration and  environmental regulations will create a large number of well-paying environmental science jobs over the next decade.
  4. 4 Lessons Peyton Manning Can Teach Green & Environmental Job Seekers :Like every other NFL fan, I was sad to see Peyton Manning leave the Indianapolis Colts. It was the somber end of an era for Colts fans and a joyous beginning for his next team. As I listened to Peyton’s speech, I realized that he is now a job seeker who has to find the right team that will fit his goals and talents.  It is an odd thing to think that a multi-millionaire star athlete is looking for a job but it is true. So my thoughts turned to some lessons we could learn from this football great.
  5. Top 7 “Soft” Skills Engineering & Science Grads Need to Be Successful :To celebrate the achievements of this year’s graduates, we decided to share 7 “soft” skills that hiring managers are looking for when they consider science and engineering graduates for entry level jobs. These secrets are not in a particular order because they vary in importance to every manager.
  6. Top 17 Key Job Skills Employers Want In 2012: As follow up to my “Skill Up” article for Job Action Day 2011, I wanted to write a series of articles on job skills needed in 2012. My hope is to help job seekers overcome the “Skills Gap” and acquire the new jobs opening in energy, environmental and infrastructure.
  7. 12 Job Certifications and Licenses You Will Need In the Green Economy:In order to land the green jobs of the future, American workers will have to get new certifications, college degrees or training. The purpose of this article is show job seekers some of the credentials that will be in demand as the job market opens up.
  8. 5 Critical Skills Needed to get an Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics Job in America:America has a shortage of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals. As the economy continues to recover, companies will need technical professionals who have well rounded skills and the ability to produce results. If you are looking to get hired early in the American economy’s upswing, it is vitally important that your resume showcases your achievements,  ]experience and skills in at least three of the following five skill areas in this article.

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