Are you wondering how to excel in your current job or preparing yourself for the next one? Working upon your professional and soft skills helps a lot, but does professional development is as easy as it sounds? We are not always sure what to focus on! Should you invest in a digital marketing course or attend a communications training program? Whatever option you choose but following are the top in-demand skills that every hiring manager looks for in any candidate. Of course, many of these skills we acquire only through experience, but having these competencies will highlight your personality in a positive light even more.

Adaptability Communication Conflict Management Decision-Making Emotional Intelligence Leadership Negotiation Organizational Skills Out-of-the-box thinking Problem-Saving Self-Motivation Team work Time management You can showcase these skills in the core competencies and achievements sections of your resume. Further, you could also flaunt these skills on your LinkedIn profile and also while answering behavioral questions in an interview.