Looking for a job, but worry you won’t find one because you don’t have a college degree? On the job and past work experience is sometimes just as valuable as those walking into a job with a college education. Communication or demonstrating the skills you can bring, can set you apart in a room full of people applying for the same job as you.
Here are the top 3 skills employers are looking for:
- Problem solving
- Physical Labor
- Responsibility
Remember those problem solving questions in grade school? Those are the kinds of questions you will never escape. Life is all about learning how to solve problems. Employers are looking for people who are skilled at problem solving. Problems occur almost every day, whether you need to fix broken equipment, get a job done quickly with a specified number of retainer hours and employees, or bad weather occurs you will always be faced with a situation that could put a damper on your work day. If you can’t figure out how to solve simple everyday problems, your employer will most likely find someone who can.
Workers need to be strong and healthy enough to perform specific tasks requested by their employer. Using the proper form when lifting, and being physically strong are some important traits to have when working in these types of environments. Your health is important because you need to be able to perform at 100% everyday you go to work. Also, many people forget sleep is just as important as being strong. Keeping your focus sharp will ensure you aren’t exposing yourself to careless injuries.
Are you responsible and good with time management? Employers may be looking to hire you, if so. Do you show up to work on time, day after day? Can you handle projects or problems thrown at you daily and find a way to get the job done without going into overtime? Yes, some places do allow for overtime on some occasions, but not always so you must be prepared to work hard and put all your skills to work. Once you prove yourself to employers you almost always have the opportunity to earn more money, so make your due diligence to staying on task.
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