Skills you need to succeed
by Startacus Admin
With the advances in technology, it can often seem as though the labour market is changing more swiftly than it ever has 
before. In short, in order to keep ahead of the game, workers need to arm themselves with as many skills as possible.
Some of these are obvious such as the right training; others are less concrete soft skills like being a good communicator.
The ability to improve in these areas is possible for everyone as long as they find the best support and training possible.
Academic help
Anyone who has their finger on the pulse will have noticed that there has been an explosion in adult education over the last few years.
Most educational establishments, be it world-famous universities or community colleges, have a channel for such education which can be delivered in the classroom or online.
Courses offered range from certificate training to degree courses and a huge number are being undertaken by adults who are upgrading their skills or changing career altogether.
Most adult learners are busy people. They are probably working at least part-time while carrying on their studies and will sometimes struggle with a tough workload.
Writing services offered by Ivory Research are worth their weight in gold. A student provides necessary input to each assignment and can use the experience and final product as a handy reference for future work.
Soft skills
Hard skills refer to the specific qualifications, knowledge and experience required to get a job done well.
However, equally important are soft skills. These include the ability to work as a team player, having a positive attitude, being able to learn from failure and criticism and having a good work ethic.
Even if an employee doesn’t possess soft skills, with the right orientation, they can develop them through experience. A combination of soft and hard skills is essential in obtaining the ideal job.
Ambition
Having the desire to reach the highest potential possible is a sign of a valuable staff member. In other words, an ambitious character ensures that a job will be well done.
Often, ambition goes hand in hand with training and education. Custom Writing by Ivory Research can assist greatly in any training programme where the student needs academic support from time to time and can aid greatly in developing skill.
Subscribe to our newsletter
If you would like to receive our startup themed newsletter, full of the latest startup opportunities, events, news, stories, tips and advice, then sign up here.
Tobin Capital continues to expand its portfolio by investing in pop-up marketplace Sook, the startup on a mission to revolutionise the high street.
Sodexo and L Marks open call for applications from innovative startups and scaleups to join their inaugural Sodexo Healthcare and Seniors Accelerator.
The lowdown on FuturePlus, the startup that's on a mission to make sustainability accessible, achievable and affordable for all businesses.
.jpg)
John McLachlan, author and co-founder of Monkey Puzzle Training & Consultancy examines the differences between action-oriented and reflective leaders and which approach is best.
The fitness app that's not just about physical fitness; GoJoe helps employers to engage, motivate and connect their people across all pillars of wellbeing.
Now in its fifth year, North West England water firm United Utilities opens call for Innovation Lab, its pioneering ideas incubation programme.
Not-for-profit OneTech has spunout from Capital Enterprise to expand its offering and continue its mission of creating a more equitable, diverse and supported startup ecosystem.
London-based startup Deep Render tackles the internet’s data and bandwidth challenges via its innovative AI-powered file compression technology.
The lowdown on Dublin-based startup and NUI Maynooth spin-out Neuromod Devices and its innovative evidence-based bimodal neuromodulation treatment for chronic tinnitus.
.jpg)
With the clear shift towards generative AI, Richard Hayes, search director at digital marketing agency Catalyst explores what it means for SEO...
Published on: 29th March 2014
If you would like to enable commenting via your Startacus account, please enable Disqus functionality in your Account Settings.
- Startup Sook Receives Investment from Tobin Capital 24th May 2023 Tobin Capital continues to expand its portfolio by investing in pop-up marketplace Sook, the startup on a mission to revolutionise the high street.
- L Marks Seeking Startups and Scaleups for Sodexo Healthcare and Seniors Accelerator 23rd May 2023 Sodexo and L Marks open call for applications from innovative startups and scaleups to join their inaugural Sodexo Healthcare and Seniors Accelerator.
- United Utilities Innovation Lab launches call-out for innovative ideas for fifth programme 18th May 2023 Now in its fifth year, North West England water firm United Utilities opens call for Innovation Lab, its pioneering ideas incubation programme.
- OneTech Spins Out from Capital Enterprise to Support Underserved Communities in Tech Across the UK 18th May 2023 Not-for-profit OneTech has spunout from Capital Enterprise to expand its offering and continue its mission of creating a more equitable, diverse and supported startup ecosystem.
