How to Get a Job: 5 Essential Skills

By June 2021, unemployment in Brazil had reached 14.8 million people, according to data from IBGE. This reality only reflects what we see every day: from beginners to qualified professionals looking for the formula to find work. 

The world has changed a lot and today work formats are no longer restricted to the traditional ones: CLT, with departure and arrival times, without flexibility, with situations in which there is fear of communicating with the boss. 

It is a fact that this type of work still exists and is still the dominant majority in the market, and there is no problem at all when employers and employees respect its limits and conditions.

But little by little, a new wave is taking over companies and people, and new skills are being required in these new models. 

Therefore, in this post you will check out:

• Mchanges in the traditional work format
• Differences between soft skills and hard skills
• Importance of continuous learning to get a job
• Skills to get a job in any field

Changes in the traditional work format

The country, in general, was already moving towards a process of change in the way professionals were hired, resulting in more freelancers, a greater number of home office jobs, and greater flexibility in working hours. 

It turns out that the pandemic situation, which has forced everyone around the world to stay at home since 2019, has greatly accelerated this entire revolution. Today, many working relationships are based on trust, allowing professionals greater independence. 

The question is: crisis after crisis, It didn't get any easierkeep a job. It may have become even more difficult over time, and those who have been laid off due to companies' financial problems in this situation need to reinvent themselves. 

But the first step is to know what the market is like and adapt to it, according to your objectives. 

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Difference between soft skills and hard skills

You may have heard these two expressions before: soft skills and hard skills. These English words refer to the types of skills needed to get a job. 

But how can they help you?

Understanding the language spoken in this world makes it easier to fit in and understand what is happening. 

 In short, hard skills are essential technical skills for developing certain functions. 

Soft skills are behavioral skills that relate to your social skills, relationships, etc. The combination of both is the equivalent of the “perfect” professional for the job market. 

Hard Skills

Since each type of job has its own requirements, technical skills can vary depending on the role to be performed. However, in general, we can give the following examples of hard skills:

1. Higher education
2. Specializations and postgraduate courses
3. Specific certifications in short courses
4. Statistical analysis of data
5. Leadership knowledge
6. Knowledge of specific software
7. Language fluency

Soft Skills

Especially when it comes to interpersonal relationships, soft skills are extremely important for getting a job. 

According to data from the Brazilian HR Association of Brazil, nine out of ten professionals are hired for technical skills and fired for behavioral reasons. 

That says a lot about the importance of soft skills, doesn’t it?

Therefore, it is easy to see that being a good person, with character, who constantly tries to improve and seeks to know himself, is a person who evolves in all areas of life. 

Some examples of soft skills could be:

1. Ease of interpersonal relationships
2. Empathy
3. Emotional intelligence
4. Flexibility
5. Persuasion
6. Good communication
7. Honesty

And many others. Being aware that skills in these two areas need to be worked on is essential to getting a good job. 

Importance of continuous learning to get a job

Stagnating, for those who want to get a job, is also not a smart option. The world is constantly changing – and anyone who has lived since 2019 knows this reality firsthand. 

This does not mean that professionals need to constantly torture themselves, not have time for anything, and give up things they enjoy in order to learn things they don't like as much. But seeking to evolve, update themselves and retrain themselves within their own field is a good strategy to stay in the game. 

Higher education

Even with previous experience, higher education is a smart choice for those who want to guarantee a better salary or other forms of recognition within a company. 

Taking a degree proves that you are capable of working in that field, both theoretically and practically. Getting a job can be a little less difficult if you have higher education on your resume.

Complementary courses

Keeping yourself updated frequently with complementary refresher courses and professional training is also a good choice, always understanding that many processes change quickly. 

Today, many platforms offer free courses on different topics, with short, medium or long duration, in person or online. Recruiters value those who seek ongoing training to update their knowledge. 

Good resume

All of these points mentioned help to create an advantage when it comes to getting a job. However, knowing how to present them in the best possible way is essential to getting noticed and not having your resume thrown in the back of a manager's drawer. 

Today, many people are dedicated to doing this specific job: helping others create a good resume and increase their chances of getting hired. There is a lot of free content online that teaches practical lessons, as well as on platforms like LinkedIn. 

Your presentation is the first impression of your brand, which is you. Your clue to getting a job may lie in the way you present your information on your resume. Pay attention to this detail. 

5 skills to get a job in any field

In addition to everything that has already been said, some social skills help you get a job in any field. Here are what they are:

Emotional Intelligence

To know how to solve problems, deal with different people and thoughts, and go through difficult situations. 

Commitment

To deliver work on time, arrive at the agreed time and be honest with your superiors. 

Flexibility

To adapt to unplanned situations and learn to pay attention to different opinions. 

Good communication

To avoid noise in messages and achieve good results, based on good briefings and transparency in processes. 

Empathy

To understand the other as a thinking and normal being, especially the client, even when his idea is different from yours. 

Even in difficult times, we need to believe that it is possible to acquire all these skills and pursue them to get a good job. 

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Nathalia Silva September 8, 2021