What is the best skill to have on the job?

Question

Let me guess....communication skills right? As long as you can talk , doesnt matter how intelligent or not intelligent you are or how efficient or INefficient you are, right Asshole Hiring Managers?

You all gave me a bunch of Bullshit answers. Typical from you type of people.

Answer 1

Being Responsible
Honest
Team Player
Innovator
Perfect Attendance Record

Answer 2

Communication skills are a lot further-reaching that just being able to babble. You have to be able to express yourself accurately, concisely and in a way that is understood by the listener. You have to be able to write an email, business letter or memo that is legible and easy to understand. You should be able to communicate with someone who doesn't even speak the same language as you! As well, you have to practice active listening, know when to ask questions, be able to focus on a speaker for a long period of time, and relay information between two parties effectively and diplomatically. You also need to be able to adjust your tone and language to different situations.

Answer 3

Actually, being self-motivated is the most important thing I can find in my employees. I like workers that don't have to have their time managed for them, but can actually come up with great things to do on their own. It IS important for them to have good interpersonal skills, too, however the guy who chats everyone up by the coffee pot instead of productively doing something usually piss me off (and yeah, I notice them).

I have one guy who I'll call Bob Blah-blah. Chats everyone's ear off. Actually intercepts me on the way to check on the floor just to chew my ear off. Quite frankly, I think he's a nice guy, but he would also be the first person on my list of "to-go" during a lay-off. I also have another co-worker who is a *****-royale (even somewhat hostile towards me). However, she also knows the machinery inside and out and comes up with some of the best innovations to increase productivity on the floor. She's be at the bottom of my "to-go" list.

Answer 4

You sound pretty angry maybe anger management would be your best skill to work on.. and close your mouth and open your ears and you'll learn.. my father always told me that and he was right. I am not saying this to be mean but I am not going to lace glove it either. You are looking for a specific word in our suggestion and angered because you did not hear what you wanted- - welcome to the real world..

Answer 5

A good skill to have is not calling people a**holes. Get a degree in a particular field. That helps.

Answer 6

Communication skills are two way. You need to be able to listen as well as talk.

Answer 7

The ability to listen and follow directions quickly, without supervision.