The working environment: skills that will make you successful in the workplace
In addition to the qualifications and skills that we need for our jobs, there are many soft skills which can help to ensure that the environment within which we perform our jobs is pleasant through harmonious and effective interaction with others.
Employers value an employee’s ability to communicate effectively, get on well with people, function within a team and build positive interpersonal relationships.
Some worthwhile soft skills to acquire include:
- Becoming Management Material
- Building Self Esteem
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Customer Service and Decision Making
- Problem Solving.
Soft skills programmes are often available in online format. They are quick and inexpensive and provide you with impressive skills to add to your CV.
Unigrad College in Mbombela (Nelspruit) has an extensive range of soft skills programmes and short courses offered in a variety of learning modes. Visit https://www.unigradcollege.co.za/corporate-training/ for info on soft skills courses or vist the campus at 34 Ferreira street, Nelspruit.