Soft skills. Emotional intelligence.
There is a whole skill set that is as important as knowing email, Microsoft word, and basic computer skills. These set of skills largely determine whether you are hire-able, and rehire-able. These skills are know as soft skills or emotional intelligence.
How important are these skills? VERY.
If you have a moment take the time to read these articles by the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Chron.
Employers Find ‘Soft Skills’ Like Critical Thinking in Short Supply
What Are The Top 10 Soft Skills For The Future Of Work?
How to Improve Your Soft Skills at Work
To work on your soft skills, here are some standouts from our print and online collections:
The essential guide to business etiquette
Yes, You Can Make Office Politics Less Toxic
Bridging the soft skills gap : how to teach the missing basics to today’s young talent