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When recruiting for technical roles, it's essential to look beyond hard skills and pay attention to key soft skills that can make a significant difference in team dynamics and project success. Do you agree that the following are crucial soft skills to consider? 1. Communication: - Clear and concise: Ability to simplify complex technical concepts. - Active listening: Vital for understanding and responding effectively to others. 2. Problem-Solving: - Analytical thinking: Breaking down complex issues for logical solutions. - Creativity: Essential for innovative problem-solving. 3. Collaboration: - Teamwork: Working seamlessly within and across teams. - Empathy: Understanding and addressing colleagues' needs. 4. Adaptability: - Flexibility: Adapting to new challenges and environments. - Resilience: Staying effective under pressure and bouncing back from setbacks. 5. Time Management: - Prioritization: Identifying critical tasks and managing time wisely. - Efficiency: Completing tasks promptly without compromising quality. 6. Attention to Detail: - Precision: Ensuring accuracy in coding, documentation, and testing. - Thoroughness: Reviewing work meticulously to catch errors early. 7. Leadership: - Inspiration: Motivating and guiding team members towards shared goals. - Decision-making: Making informed decisions and being accountable for outcomes. 8. Learning Agility: - Curiosity: Eagerness to learn new skills and industry trends. - Self-improvement: Actively seeking personal and professional growth opportunities. 9. Emotional Intelligence: - Self-awareness: Understanding emotions' impact on work performance. - Social skills: Building and nurturing relationships effectively. What soft skills do you prioritize when building your technical team? #TechnicalRecruitment #SoftSkills #TeamBuilding

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:👇 It’s not perfect grammar, flawless pronunciation, or mastering every language rule that gets you ahead. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. Back in the day, I focused on helping my clients with "perfect grammar" and "flawless sentences." But here's what I’ve learned: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲—not from mastering every little grammar rule. This year, I’ve worked with software engineers who: ✅ Landed leadership roles because they finally spoke up in meetings. ✅ Secured salary increases by confidently sharing their successes. ✅ Delivered presentations without fear, becoming the face of their projects. All because they stopped waiting for perfection and started building confidence in their communication. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 → 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 📍 Learn frameworks that make it easy to organize and express your ideas. 📍  Get valuable feedback that helps you improve with each step. 📍  Practice in a low-pressure environment designed to help you grow. If you’re a software engineer who is ready to build the confidence you need to take your career to the next level, 𝗗𝗠 𝗺𝗲 "𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘" and we can discuss your goals and challenges. —---------------------------- Hey, I’m Ryan. I help Software Engineers improve their English Communication Skills so they can move up in their careers. Follow 🔔 #RyanWiens.    #Communication #SoftwareEngineering #SoftwareDevelopment #EffectiveCommunication

3 simple strategies I used to build a strong financial team and improve company performance: 1. Hire for potential, not just experience I didn't just look at resumes. I focused on finding people with: • Curiosity to learn • Adaptability to change • Drive to improve Result? A team that grows with the company. 2. Invest in continuous learning We didn't stop at onboarding. We: • Held weekly skill-sharing sessions • Encouraged certifications • Rotated roles for cross-training Outcome? A versatile team ready for any challenge. 3. Foster open communication I broke down silos by: • Implementing daily stand-ups • Encouraging questions, even "dumb" ones • Sharing both wins and failures openly Impact? Faster problem-solving and innovation. These strategies transformed our financial team from a cost center to a value driver. The best part? It didn't require a massive budget or fancy consultants. Just a commitment to people and continuous improvement. This is Christopher, your financial mentor. What's one strategy you've used to build a strong team? #brandbuildertalents LinkedIn News Asia

Dear founders, The best assistants don’t just go with the smartest people. They go with the best prepared. Here are your excuses and how to get the help you need: 1. "I don't have time to train someone." ↳ Start with small, manageable tasks. ↳ Gradually increase responsibility as trust builds. ↳ Use detailed documentation and video tutorials to streamline training. 2. "I can't afford a VA." ↳ Consider starting part-time to reduce costs. ↳ Focus on the ROI: freeing up your time can lead to greater productivity and revenue. 3. "I'm worried about giving up control." ↳ Clearly define roles and responsibilities to set expectations. ↳ Maintain regular check-ins to ensure alignment and build trust. 4. "I don't think an assistant can do the job as well as I can." ↳ Delegate routine tasks to focus on high-impact activities. ↳ Provide constructive feedback to help your assistant improve and grow. 5. "I had a bad experience with a previous Virtual Assistant." ↳ Reflect on what went wrong and how to avoid similar issues. ↳ Vet candidates thoroughly and consider a trial period to test compatibility. What other excuse is keeping you from finally getting the support you need?

What are the top 5 transferable skills? 1. Problem Solving Your problem-solving skills help you not only identify a problem but also identify what is causing it and find a way to implement a solution. Employers appreciate it when an employee identifies bottlenecks or inefficiencies in a process or procedure. However, they are even more appreciative when staff also offer solutions to those issues. 2. Analytical Reasoning Analytical reasoning is, in some ways, part of your problem-solving skills: taking the larger problem and breaking it down into smaller problems to identify a solution. Put another way, employers want staff who can find logical solutions to the company’s problems. 3. Critical Thinking Similar to problem-solving and analytical reasoning, critical thinking is the evaluation and interpretation of information to make a judgment, come to a conclusion, or choose a course of action. It’s more than reading something and saying, “Well, it must be true.” It’s looking at the evidence and evaluating it to help decide if the information is more opinion than fact before using it to back up a decision. 4. Leadership Leadership skills aren’t only your ability to supervise and manage a team. Leadership skills also include your ability to take the lead on a project and get a team to follow through and accomplish shared goals. Leadership encompasses many additional transferable skills like communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building. 5. Adaptability As you work in a role, you may discover that you need to adjust due dates, workflow, or even how you approach your job. In some cases, you may need to learn new skills to help get the job done. Pivots often happen in business, whether it’s a strategy or a product line. Demonstrating that you can adapt to change shows that you’re able to go with the flow while maintaining a positive attitude and getting your work done. Connect With Us! 📩 Contact: info@talentbydezign.com 🖥 LinkedIn: Talent By DeZign, LLC 📲Facebook: Talent By DeZign 📽Youtube: @talentbydezign #dowhatyoulove #morethantalent #talentbydezign #development #opportunities #talent #hr #recruiter

Stay open-minded when receiving feedback. Express gratitude to those who offer constructive feedback. Embrace the positivity and empathy of those around you to lift yourself and others. #leadership #feedback #growth

What if I told you there is a candidate who: 💪 Is highly organized, detail-oriented and has amazing time management skills 💪 Spearheads results-oriented, data-driven solutions 💪 Is an innovative thought leader with a strong growth mindset 💪 Manages multiple projects at once and completes them all ahead of time and under budget 💪 Is equal parts a self-directed self-starter and dynamic team player 💪 Proactively problem-solves and drives growth 💪 Communicates eloquently with impeccable interpersonal skills 💪 Adapts to changing environments and needs on a dime and does it with a smile on their face 💪 Accomplishes 16 hours of work in 8 hours and wonders why it’s taking everyone else so long Would you hire them? I’ve got great news for you! That candidate DOES EXIST, and I know where to find them! You may be overlooking them because they do not have corporate experience- YET.  They’ve been out there, "doing more with less” for a couple of decades. They’re at least part of the reason YOU are where you are! The candidate you are looking for is a #teacher. And if you are only looking at years in a corporate environment, you’re missing out on the incredible skills they’ll bring to your business. Don’t worry- they can learn the technical and industry skills IF they don’t already have them. They’ll learn them more thoroughly and in far less time than you can imagine, and they’ll be teaching them to the rest of the team in no time 😉.

Feeling overlooked for promotions and leadership positions? You're not alone. Many attribute this to their technical skills, but the root cause often lies in communication. It's not about your ability to code but how you convey your ideas, lead a team, and articulate your vision that sets you apart. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: • 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗱: Stand out in your organization by articulating your achievements and ideas clearly. Visibility is crucial for growth. • 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆: Great communication fosters innovation. It brings diverse thoughts together for out-of-the-box solutions. • 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: Clear communication is key in tech. It connects dots across teams and makes sure everyone's on the same page. • 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Leadership is more than expertise; it's about guiding and inspiring. Without strong communication, even the brightest can miss the mark. 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗜𝘁? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀: • 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Lack of communication can close doors to leadership opportunities, no matter how skilled you are. • 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘀: Misunderstandings can slow down projects and affect team dynamics. • 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘀: Poor communication can stifle innovation, keeping the best ideas unheard. • 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Your hard work might go unnoticed if you can't communicate its value.    𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: As a software engineer your ability to communicate can be as critical as your ability to code. It's about making an impact, leading with confidence, and showing the world what you're capable of. Don’t just code;  communicate, connect, and climb. 💥Let me know in the comments What aspect of your communication skills needs improvement? —---------------------------- Hey, I’m Ryan. I help Software Engineers improve their English Communication Skills so they can move up in their careers. Follow 🔔 #RyanWiens.    #Communication #SoftwareEngineering #SoftwareDevelopment #EffectiveCommunication

Here are the top three reasons I'd be a blessing to your team. 1. Effective Communication/Relationship Builder- I really enjoy interacting with others. I understand the need and desire for human connection based on relatability and purpose. I build and sustain relationships with my teammates, stakeholders, and customers. I will Put together an event, team building activity in a quick second because I humanize my team and care about how they feel on the job. 2. Innovative- In every function I've held in the last three years, I've established a system, developed a concept, or managed/advised people on how to grow or sustain a business or opportunity. * I developed a behavioral management plan after researching classroom management practices. This process is currently being used by the district. * I founded a Teen Girl Support Group after realizing the importance of programs and extracurricular activities at my newly established high school. This program ran successfully for six years. Students in my program have recently graduated from college. * I am now leading the launch of a workforce digital application to ensure that alumni have simple access to job opportunities following graduation. 3. Agile Mindset and Developer- I understand and apply structure and a cycle to create more productive workdays. I create an environment in which my team can be real and trust their work style, while simultaneously ensuring that organization, communication, and priority are how we all win. Schedule an interview to learn more:-). These are only a couple examples, but I have years of experience in so many sectors of business. My resume has a few details, but my character, demeanor, and professionalism take precedence above any words or list of accomplishments on paper. I am THE Asset your business calls for. #engagementcollaborateur #communicationsjobs #peopleoperations #employeeengagement #customersuccessmanager #culturebuilding #jobseekers #openforjobs #interviewready

Businesses and Hiring Managers, you should consider hiring a career changing teacher! Why hire a teacher who has no experience in your industry? Hiring a career-changing teacher brings a wealth of transferable skills and fresh perspectives that can invigorate your organization. Teachers are expert communicators, adept at managing diverse groups, and skilled in problem-solving under pressure—qualities that are invaluable in any business environment. Their adaptability ensures they can quickly learn industry-specific tools and practices, while their strong leadership abilities foster teamwork and innovation. Moreover, teachers excel in emotional intelligence, enhancing workplace culture and client relations. By bringing a passionate educator on board, you not only gain a dedicated and resilient team member but also someone who can inspire creativity and drive positive change, making them an asset regardless of their previous industry experience. Teachers can learn the skills necessary to succeed and thrive in your company because they already have the transferable skill sets listed below! Communication Skills: Teachers are skilled communicators, able to convey complex ideas clearly and engage diverse audiences. This ability is essential in any field, from marketing to corporate training. Adaptability: The classroom environment is dynamic, requiring teachers to adjust their methods and approaches regularly. This adaptability makes them well-suited for fast-paced industries where change is constant. Leadership and Management: Teachers often lead classrooms, manage groups, and facilitate discussions. These leadership skills can translate well into roles in management, project coordination, and team leadership. Problem-Solving: Educators frequently encounter and resolve challenges, whether it’s addressing learning gaps or classroom dynamics. This problem-solving mindset is invaluable in any industry. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Understanding students' needs fosters empathy, a trait that enhances teamwork and client relations in any role, particularly in human resources, counseling, or customer service. Organizational Skills: Planning lessons and managing a classroom requires strong organizational abilities, which are essential in project management and administrative roles. Lifelong Learning: Teachers are often committed to continuous improvement and professional development, making them quick learners who can adapt to new tools and technologies. Creativity: Developing engaging lessons involves creativity, which can drive innovation in fields like marketing, design, and product development. These attributes equip teachers to excel in diverse roles, making them impactful job changers who can bring fresh perspectives to any industry. You hiring? Consider hiring a teacher!