Skills Employers are Looking for in 2015

Moving into 2015 the job market is changing with the New Year. Employers are looking for tangible and intangible skill sets. Ultimately, employers are still looking to hire the best employee to get the job done. Here are some of the top skills employers are looking for.

Focus is a skill a number of managers are looking for in an effort to increase productivity across all positions. It’s been discussed a great deal in 2014 that “multi-tasking” doesn’t really work. Managers want employees that can focus on the job, get it done, and move on to the next task. It’s something that we discuss with job seekers and be sure to spotlight when we present candidates for interviews.

Positive language is an important skill in building professional relationships. The ability to format your spoken language in a positive light increases your likeability. Having a positive attitude drives success, and people want to be around positive people rather than naysayers. The value in an employee to consistently use positive language increases business networking strategies, motivation, persuasion and sales which leads to favorable results in all business settings.

Manufacturing is not dead, these days’ manufactures are producing high tech, precise products that involve the use of highly skilled operators or machinist to work on CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) equipment directly or indirectly. Basic skills required consist of mechanical aptitude that includes basic shop math, having the ability to read blue prints, understanding GD&T (Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances) which is used as a symbolic language on engineered drawings. These basic skills can be picked up with on the job training, through a trade school or a community college.

Earning a GMP certification is a valuable skill set for companies in a variety of industries including food production, chemical processing, pharmaceutical packaging, etc... Good manufacturing practices are put in place to meet FDA and other regulations. An employee’s ability to take proactive steps to ensure that their products are same, pure and effective is great for entry level productions personnel as well as more advanced maintenance, QC & management positions. The best part of the GMP certification is that you can enhance the degree of your certificate at no cost; there are many free online courses accessible to do so.