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Some required job skills are only obtainable through formal education. The skills employers are really looking for, though, can usually be self-taught. See below to explore some skills that you can work on before embarking on your next job search.

Top Ten Job Skills

1. Communication: includes the ability write, speak and listen well.

2. Interpersonal/Human Relations: refers to the relationships you have and maintain with co-workers. It can also reflect your ability to moderate office personalities and assist as a neutral party.

3. Teamwork: simply enough, this means you can work well with others as an agreeable person willing to value others’ opinions. You would be positive in most situations while upholding your sense of professionalism.

4. Problem Solving: mastering this skill requires that you be analytical. You would be able to come across issues that need resolutions, then analyze, research and creatively provide solutions and suggestions.

5. Leadership: although being a leader does not necessarily mean that you are in a managerial position, it does require the proper motivation to go the extra mile. Sharing your knowledge and passion for the job to help others be successful should be your ultimate goal.

6. Technical: while you don’t necessarily need to be a computer whiz, you should be familiar with basic Internet navigation and Microsoft Office applications.

7. Detail: while this one could be the easiest skill to possess on the list, it is often the most overlooked. Simple spelling and grammatical errors do not reflect well on your overall accuracy as a worker. Perfecting this skill involves a little extra time and attention.

8. Prioritization: this is the ability to multi-task. You are able to prioritize your duties with the possibility of taking on addition tasks without jeopardizing your production.

9. Self-Sufficiency: you must take the initiate and be self-motivated. You are able to work on your own without constant supervisor and get the job done.

10. Adaptability: you would be flexible and willing to go with the flow. You are eager to learn and break out of the confines of your given job description.

An upstanding employee possesses personal values that also relate to job performance. In addition to honing the aforementioned job skills, you should have an outstanding work ethic. A work ethic embodies values such as: dedication, honesty, morality, integrity, loyalty, reliability, dependability and responsibility. This may seem like a long list of attributes, but in reality they are only the makeup of decent, hard-working individual.