The Top 8 Skills Employers Want

Want to know the skills that employers highly favor in the US? Below is a list of the top 8 skills that employers want in the people they hire for any job. This information came from a study of employers conducted jointly by the U.S. Department of Labor and the American Association of Counseling and Development. Do make sure you highlight these skills in your resume!

1. Learning to learn
2. Basic academic skills in reading, writing, and computation
3. Listening and oral communication
4. Creative thinking and problem solving
5. Self-esteem and goal setting
6. Personal and career development
7. Interpersonal skills, negotiation, and teamwork
8. Organizational effectiveness and leadership