4 smart skills you need to keep the job

So you got the job, what next?

Previously I discussed the skills required to get a good job, as important as that is, there are certain skills you need to keep the job.

In the career world you need to understand that the competition is tight, and only the smartest survives.

Truth be told skills like communication, listening, team playing, and others we included on our CVs have been assessed during the interview.

Those skills will only get you the job, to stay on the job, you need advance skills to be distinguished and taken seriously.

Some have lost their jobs or on the verge of losing their jobs simply because they lack these necessary skills.

Ady.ng shares 4 smart skills required to stay on the job.

1. Creativity and Strategic thinking: This skill involves you thinking of a smarter way to do an existing thing. Ask questions when you don’t understand.

Learn and improve existing ideas. Never compare yourself to a colleague that has stayed longer than you have but have the mindset of being the best.

2. Value Creation: One of the reasons for failure of ideas is the inability to deliver the value to those it was intended.

So as not to look or sound stupid, every time you have a new idea, think of its application, ask yourself what problems it will be solving.

Be yourself, you don’t need to impress anyone, once can create and deliver value, your work ethics will be visible to everyone.

Note: Most organizations think of ways to reduce cost, so also see to it that the idea won’t be costing so much execute and it will surely yield profits.

3. Adaptive skills: Remember that nothing is perfect, there will be highs and lows. Never allow the lows to be a challenge.

4. Efficiency: perform your duties with the least waste of time and effort.

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Written by Adeyinka Ogunlami

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