[MUSIC] Nobody likes rejection. So, how do you avoid it? How do you avoid being turned down for the job you want, the job you think you're qualified for? The one in which you're sure you could succeed. Why did somebody else maybe less qualified, less capable get that job. The reality is, qualification and skills are only part of what hiring managers care about. A job posting doesn't tell you everything employers want. They especially wanna make sure you're a good fit. So, what makes a good fit? In this video you'll learn the answer to that question, the top ten skills that almost every organization wants, but might not always come out and express. This list comes from surveys of the world's top companies. Companies like Google and Facebook. But not just American companies. We've also researched companies in the UK, and what they're looking for, what companies in Australia are looking for, in fact, what any English speaking employer is looking for. Now, to present our top ten skills that every employer is looking for. One of our lead instructors, Daniela Wagner-Laura, with number 10. >> Number 10, You have proven problem-solving skills. >> Employers wanna know you can make decisions. You can solve problems. Number 9. >> Number 9, You know how to plan and organize your time. >> Managers wanna know you can set goals and reach them. What's next? >> Number 8, You can manage multiple assignments and tasks, you can set priorities, you can adapt to changing conditions, and work assignments. >> Organizations expect you to be flexible and adaptable. Next. >> Number 7, You have good interpersonal skills, you have a high emotional IQ, you know how to get along with others, and minimize conflict. >> Employers want to know you can relate to other people and cultures with sensitivity and awareness. After 7 comes. >> Number 6, you are honest, you have integrity, loyalty, strength of character. >> Yes, your supervisor certainly expects you to be trustworthy and honest. What's number 5? >> Number 5, you have the skills you need to actually perform your work. >> Are you surprised that this one is only number 5 on the list? Yes, firms want you to know you have the skill set to do the job, of course. But that's not all. Number. >> 4, You can work confidently within a group., You let your voice be heard and respect what others have to say. >> Because so many jobs involve working in groups, employers want you to be able to work well with others. To fit in with the team. So. >> Number 3, your a self motivated, you take initiative, you work hard. >> Organizations don't want people who always have to be told what to do. They want you to take responsibility for your work. Next comes >> Number 2, you know how to learn, and how to continually improve. >> Yes, certainly. Every potential employer wants to know you can grow and evolve in your work. And now the number one skill that employers are looking for. >> Number one, you are a clear, concise, and effective communicator. >> That's right, employers want you to be able to speak and listen effectively. Thank you, Daniela, that was fantastic. Well there you have it, the top ten skills that almost every employer is looking for. If you can show that you have all of them, your chance of getting that dream job will be much higher, and your chance of being rejected much lower. In the next video, you'll learn how to research your professional and personal experience to find evidence of these skills. Later, you'll how to present that evidence in a convincing manner to an employer. [MUSIC]