It Pays to Be Human: communicate clearly, take initiative, problem-solve, get along with people

FromWSJ:It Pays to Be Human - The job market ’s most sought-after skills can be tough to spot on a résumé. Companies across the U.S. say it is becoming increasingly difficult to find applicants who can communicate clearly, take initiative, problem-solve and get along with co-workers. Those traits, called soft skills, can make the differenc e between a standout employee and one who just gets by."Soft skills" are needed in medicine too. It is always great to be human. After all, we can't be anything else.The top 10 in-demand soft skills are listed by LinkedIn here: https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/blog/trends-and-research/2016/most-indemand-soft-skillsLooking at the top 10 least in-demand skills is an eye opening experience. Apparently, employers are not interested anymore in: "emotional intelligence", and some teams skills such as leadership and team building.References:The ‘Soft Skills’ Employers Are Looking Forhttp://buff.ly/2bC5Qq3Data Reveals The Most In-demand Soft Skills Among Candidateshttp://buff.ly/2bRl8Dw Posted atClinical Cases and Images. Stay updated andsubscribe, follow us onTwitter and connect onFacebook.
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