The Covid-19 has affected and restructured many aspects of our lifestyle.  Changes have even been observed in the hiring and recruitment process in our career. 

Most job roles require a combination of skills. To succeed in todays corporate world, it is essential that you preserve a right attitude. The most in-demand employees posses skills and experience in demonstrating leadership qualities. 

What are these skills that will help you shine as a leader and be hired by recruiters, despite the current situation of the world?  Let’s find out. 

Strategic thinking 

Having a strategic foresight is a sought after skill, as it shows an ability to execute your visions and goals. Being able to think strategically shows that you can make considered decisions  for yourself and the business for the future and that you are aware how these decisions affect the organisation as a whole.  

To harness your skill of strategic thinking you can start by bringing your views to the table and initiate innovation.  The managers of a company want to know your ideas and if you’re worthy of a promotion. Hence, you need to present yourself as a leader to bring about strategic change by using your knowledge to bring new ideas into action. 

Presentation skills

Work on your skill of persuasion. Your skills to effectively communicate and present yourself is a proof of your intellectual capability to correspond with various stakeholders. Teach yourself in speaking to a wide range of people, whether it be in a casual or professional scenario in your workplace. 

Learn how to speak convincingly to external and internal stakeholders of the organisation. Prepare yourself to make the best use of constructive feedback to receive and also how to give feedback accordingly.  

Empathy

Empathy can be defined as the ability to consider another person’s perspective and to understand their feelings. Empathy is a skill that makes you stand out from your colleagues in your work place . It is a significant skill as in a workplace setting where there is diversity among the individuals, it helps you better relate to others.

Empathy is a team related skill that many recruiters lay emphasis on as it improves your aptitude to communicate with your colleagues and be a motivating team player. You can improve this skill by trying more to empathise with people around you and by working with people from different cultures and backgrounds. 

Integrity

Having a good ethical conduct in general, speaks volumes about your personality. Integrity and honesty practiced in your daily life as an individual, will automatically be portrayed in your workplace as well. Such skills only come naturally to you. It doesn’t matter if you are a top manager of a company or someone starting as an intern, having a good ethical conduct will distinguish you from being an ordinary leader to an inspirational one. 

A strong work ethic also requires a sense of responsibly. People who act responsibly and ethically hold themselves accountable for their actions even in tough situations. You should be proactive in finding solutions to your issues instead of trying to blame others. This portrays your professionalism in your workplace.