Personal/Socials Skills that can get you Hired

In BPO Philippines, many employers, after reviewing and determining that candidates do have the required core skills for a particular job, now look for applicants who seem pleasant, fun to work with.

These personal or social traits can be the deciding factor between which several job applicants presenting the same work experience and skills will be hired for the job. It's the hard, technical, competent skills that get you in the door, but it's the soft skills; your attitude, your personality that often get you the job.

If you possess positive social skills like leadership, flexibility among others, this gives you an advantage over others who avoid responsibility or are rigid, difficult to interact with/to train.

Find out more on the social qualities you would need to be an attractive candidate.


Leadership/Team Building: Employers are looking for people who can harmoniously work well with others, lead or work under a leader, towards productive, positive results. If you're good at collaboration, in giving instruction and training to others, to meet the objective, you'll be a good fit for the benefit of the company.
 
Excellent Communication:  Being able to give clear, understandable instructions and descriptions whether verbally or written through a memo or email, and able and help meetings run smoothly -- or, at least, not sabotage meetings -- will probably be needed.
   
Multitasking/ Flexibility:  Managers feel it's an asset when a candidate is competent and capable to take on any task, especially when there's an unexpected vacancy or need.

Friendliness/Congeniality:  Being able to ease the tension during a stressful time at work by being light-hearted or having a good sense of humor is not a stated job requirement but it is well-received and much appreciated social skill. It shows that the candidate can handle stress and pressure while being professional, positive and optimistic.

What if you think you don't have the necessary personal or social skills?

1. You can develop these by reading up, there are many books on personality, self-improvement. 
2. Another way is you can ask a family or friend to help you improve yourself on politeness, pleasantness and etiquette.
3. Volunteer for church groups, social groups, sports/hobby clubs where you can have more opportunities to improve your personal skills working with others. Try out for more responsibility, or take the chance to be on a team.

How do you let the interview know about your social skills during an interview? 

Simple, be ready with true short stories or anecdotes in reply to questions that your interview asks that highlight your social skills.

Prepare specific examples of how you dealt with a specific task or issue using the appropriate social/personal skill that will help others understand.

After improving and testing your newfound or well-developed social skills, prepare to become a valued asset in BPO Philippines.