This is part 1 of a 3-part series on great skill sets we love on the job. If you’re looking for a position currently, this series will feature characteristics to show off at the interview!
Adaptability
Life can change fast sometimes, can’t it? You could be in the midst of a project, working diligently with all going to plan … then plans change.
You could have a manager you love. There’s solid communication, great mutual respect. Then that manager gets a promotion, and you report to someone new.
How well can you adapt to these changes? The employee who looks at change as an opportunity to do more or to try something new will see the most benefit.
An employee who is flexible is also more likely to advance in his or her career. The last-minute nature of business requires quick, effective decisions; when you do this, you get noticed.
How is your behavior when things don’t go your way? When you hear the word “no” for something you’re passionate about? Sometimes you need to change your tactics, be patient, or develop a new idea. If you’re adaptable, this is no problem for you. At some time in life you’ve had to do this before: when a school final was changed, when a child got sick, when your spouse’s job required an unexpected move.
You adapted.
Bring this trait to your job – your boss will definitely appreciate it!
