Top Job Skills you Need to Have

Knowing which skills are in high demand can help guide decisions around your education.

Discover 10 of the most critical job skills to stay ahead and progress in your career.

Critical thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Complex problem solving

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and decision making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions choose the most appropriate ones.

Active listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting.

Computers and electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware including applications and programs.

Math

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their application.

Operations and systems analysis

Determining how a system or operation should work and how changes in conditions, operations and environments will affect outcomes. Understanding the needs and product requirements of a particular design.

Monitoring

Monitoring and assessing your performance and other individuals or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Programming

Writing computer programming for various purposes.

Sales and marketing

Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting and selling products or services. Includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques and sales control systems.

Business and management courses will develop your knowledge and skills in critical thinking, complex problem solving, and judgement & decision-making. 

Contact us online or call 1300 616 197 to find out how we can help you develop your skill sets to help you get the career of your dreams.

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