Flexibility, Adaptability,
Managing Multiple
Priorities
By Chris Jahn
Go with the flow
Bend a little
Get the job done
Whatever!
Do itJust
for thedo
team!
it!
Think outside the box
Top Skills
Employers Really Want
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Communications
Analytical/Research
Computer/Technical Literacy
Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple
Priorities
Interpersonal Abilities
Leadership/Management Skills
Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
Planning/Organizing
Problem-Solving/Reasoning/Creativity
Teamwork
Top Personal Values
Employers Seek
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Honesty/Integrity/Morality
Adaptability/Flexibility
Dedication/Hard-Working/Work Ethic/Tenacity
Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
Loyalty
Positive Attitude/Motivation/Energy/Passion
Professionalism
Self-Confidence
Self-Motivated/Ability to Work With Little or No
Supervision
Willingness to Learn
Skills and Values Overlap
Proficiency in many
add to your worth
Parts of each make
you more Flexible & Adaptable
Adaptable-Flexible Skills
Communications
Analytical/Research
Computer Literacy
Interpersonal Abilities
Multicultural Sensitivity
Planning/Organizing
Problem-Solving
Teamwork
Listening
Seek multiple perspectives
Continuous Learner
Relate to co-workers
Awareness of other cultures
Tasks within timeframe
Creativity
Work with others
Adaptable-Flexible Values
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Dedication
Reliability
Positive Attitude
Professionalism
Self-Confidence
Self-Motivated
Willingness to Learn
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Get job done
Ready to work
Enthusiasm
Fair
Unique mix of skills
Work independently
Openness to grow
Adaptability/Flexibility
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Openness to new ideas and concepts
Working independently or
as part of a team
Multiple tasks or projects
Mobile
Positive
Patient risk-taker
Adaptability
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Habit of curiosity
Think creatively
Solve problems effectively and
quickly
Work well with those who are
different from you
Positive adjustments to changing
social situations and events
Innovation
Flexibility
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Expand and change as companies
does
Rapidly changing economy
Receptive to new ideas and concepts
Resiliency
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Bounce back from setbacks
Career change is imperative
Sudden changes
Twists and turns
Transitions
Get comfortable feeling uncomfortable
Tenacity
Teamwork
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Ability to work with others
Achieve a common goal
Resourceful
Building trusting relationships
Customers and colleagues
Negotiating
Responding to Feedback
Team Player
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Share successes with team
Avoid pointing finger when fail
Build your reputation
Increase your value
Able to adjust your priorities to those
of the group when necessary
Multicultural Understanding
Lifelong Learning
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To keep earning, keep learning
Do not wait until you lose your job
Attend classes related to your area
Keep skills sharp and marketable
How to Show It
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Variety of clubs and interests
Variety of sports/challenges
Variety of courses: arts/sciences
Variety of jobs
Language skills
Travel
Lots of accomplishments
Benefits
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Lower stress
Lower conflict
Larger task variety/less boring
More motivation
More satisfaction
Increase performance in complicated
situations
Job Interchangeability
Job Positions for High Flexibility
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Complex jobs
Many interfaces
Multi-Tasking
Working with Lot of people
Working with emotionally charged
Working with creative people
Get ready to change!