Top 10 skills and values employers seek from job-seekers

New Delhi, May 10: Most job-seekers are always on the look-out for those secret recipes to win the hearts and minds of employers. They wonder, what are those that unique skills and values that make employers salivate with excitement? Besides looking for specific skills from job-seekers to perform a specific job, there are certain skills that are nearly universally sought by employers. The good thing is most of these skills are present to some extent in a number of job-seekers. And those who are weak in some of these areas ca improve their skills through training, professional development, or obtaining coaching/mentoring from someone who understands these skills.According to a survey, most employers value what they call the “Four Cs”: Critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. Three out of four managers think the “Four Cs” will become even more important in the next few years – and they say many employees are lacking in these critical skills. In fact, 50% to 60% of managers feel the majority of their workers are at best average in these skills.Here is our list of what most employers are seeking the most in an employee:1. Communications skills (listening, verbal, written) Most employers seek people who are good in the ability to listen, write, and speak effectively. Successful communication is critical in business. 2. Analytical/Research SkillsIt demands people to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, and identify key issues that need to be addressed. 3. Computer/Technical Literacy Almost all jobs now require some basic understanding of computer hardware and software, especially word processing, spreadsheets, and email.4. Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing multiple priorities It deals with peoeple's ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.5. Interpersonal Abilities This has to do with how you go along with other employees: how you inspire others to participate, and mitigate conflict with co-workers at work each day. 6. Leadership/Management Skills It deals with your ability to take charge and manage your co-workers.7. Planning/Organizing It tests how good you are in designing, planning, organizing, and implementing projects and tasks within an allotted timeframe. It also involves goal-setting.8. Reasoning/Creativity It deals with how you solve the problem using creativity and past experience.9. Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness Nowadays the workplace are full of people with diverse backgrounds so employers are on the lookout of people who demonstrate a sensitivity and awareness to other people and cultures.10. Honesty/Integrity/Morality Employers probably respect personal integrity more than any other value, especially in light of the many recent corporate scandals.