What are some of the soft skills that hi-tech employers are looking for?
TEAMWORK: Technical employees will likely be members of a variety of teams through their course of employment. These teams often consist of representatives from many departments, varied technical backgrounds, and at times, different locations. Team skills have become a necessary part of our corporate culture. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: This does not just entail speaking a certain language or being able to write a report without spelling mistakes. Instead, employers are looking for communication skills that involve the ability to present and defend thoughts or ideas to a wide audience such as fellow employees, managers, or customers. PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY: The hi-tech industry is extremely fast-paced. Employees are constantly being faced with new challenges, both technical and non-technical. Employees will need to be able to solve problems quickly and efficiently in order to keep up. Creativity and innovation are often key qualities that employers look for in potential hires. LEADERSHIP SK