Coffee & Career Hour
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The Hidden Skills That Get You Hired
Want to know the skills that get you hired? The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified core competencies that employers across industries are expecting from job seekers.
The good news? These competencies can be developed at any career stage through intentional practice. Online courses, mentorship relationships, job shadowing, and cross-training opportunities all provide pathways to strengthen these essential skills. When preparing for interviews or updating your resume, consider how specific examples demonstrate these competencies.
You don't need perfect mastery of all eight areas—everyone has natural strengths and areas for growth. The key is identifying where you shine and where you can improve, then intentionally developing a well-rounded professional profile. By showcasing these competencies effectively, you'll position yourself as exactly what employers are seeking: a candidate with the fundamental skills to succeed in today's dynamic workplace.
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The more flexible you are around these things and learning these skills, the more you're going to be visible to your employer as like okay, this person is really great to work with and maybe I should bring them on board to this new project or so forth, and that could lead to new career opportunities. You never know where things could lead. So just being open and flexible, so it's more of a mindset than a skill set. So it's more of a mindset than a skill set. You are listening to Coffee and Career Hour. We are your hosts. I'm Armina and I'm MJ, two career counselors and friends chatting about all things life and career.
Speaker 2:So grab a cup of coffee and join us.
Speaker 1:Hello everyone and welcome back to Coffee and Career Hour. It's been a minute. We have been a little MIA the past couple weeks with summer and a lot of personal things going on, but we are happy to be back, so grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea no judgment and settle in Today. Today we're diving into something every job seeker and professional should know about, and these are the nice career competencies. These are basically the skills that employers really want but often don't really spell out in job postings and spoiler alert.
Speaker 2:It's not always about having ten different positions or getting promoted every year or switching your job or even like mastering every software on earth that, even though that's a lot of people's goals. It's really about core competencies like communication, critical thinking, professionalism and even understanding equity and inclusion.
Speaker 1:So think of these competencies as your secret superpowers. Today we'll break them down one by one. We'll share examples of how you can develop them and talk about ways to showcase them confidently in your job search Plus we're going to share some tips for identifying and developing these competencies in yourself.
Speaker 2:So, whether you're about to enter the job market, if you're someone early in your career like me, or even looking to make a pivot, you can show employers you're exactly what they're looking for.
Speaker 1:Absolutely so. Stay with us. This is going to be a practical, eye-opening conversation about the real currency of the workplace. So let's jump in these NACE competencies, mj.
Speaker 2:how often do we talk about these and work with them on a daily basis we talk about them so often in our everyday language, truly, and it's really not the sexiest topic. It is really, it's not. It's not fun. It's a fundamental of career development and career and the workforce and stuff, but it is not a fun topic because it revolves around transferable skills. If we want to call it, many different things, nice competencies or skill sets. Skill sets can be broken down to different things. We use the language of transferable skills in our workplace, but we use them a lot, we talk about them a lot and we express demonstrate, showcase. You, look me, look at all these different words a lot and we express demonstrate, showcase, see, look me, look at all these different words, them in every space of our life, you know, not only in our career but in our personal life, as human beings. Holistically, we show these competencies, but today we're going to shed light on how you use them in your workplace.
Speaker 1:Yeah, I mean, I agree it is not the sexiest topic. I mean the title itself is like the competencies that you need right. But it really, really is so important, which is why we use them on a daily basis and almost every single career conversation we have with students, with clients, we're talking about these skill sets that are needed in the workforce. So let's tell our audience a little bit about NACE, what it is, what they stand for, NACE is a really cool national association.
Speaker 2:It stands for so N-A-C-E is the acronym we're going to be using and it stands for the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Basically, it's a ton of people like Armine and myself, people in career services, higher education in career services, of course, and other parts of career development as well, and employers and employers can be hiring managers, it can be people who is in charge of HR, like all sorts of different employers as well, that are really focusing on either when students are exiting universities right and going out into the workforce, and then the employers, of course, are focused on receiving them into their workplace organization company and having them develop from within as well. But that transitional period is so crucial because there's a lot from the person that they need to demonstrate to be able to cross the bridge appropriately.
Speaker 1:Yeah, absolutely, and actually NACE surveys employers to find out what it is that they actually want to see from people entering the workforce right, and so they do. This survey every couple of years to update their data about two years ago, has indicated about eight different skills or competencies that employers have identified that they're really looking for, regardless of industry, regardless of type of job or level of position They've identified. These are the type of skills that they're really wanting to see in every candidate.
Speaker 2:Yeah, the really awesome part about this information and you can really find it through Googling. Of course, if you're a member, you get more access to their data and surveys and information. One of the really cool point pieces of the information is when they're looking at the eight, the employers do dictate which skills they're most looking for, which skills that they're saying that this new wave of recruits are more skilled in, and things that they need to work on. So like skills gaps and whatnot. So there's a lot of information that you can gather from this website and it's really telling towards yourself, your own skill sets, or maybe even someone you know that's fresh entering the field.
Speaker 1:Yeah, absolutely so really great information to have as you're entering the job market. If you're either going to be applying you just graduated it's the summer maybe you just graduated and you're applying. Or maybe you're pivoting in your career, going into a different industry or so forth, or even within the same industry, if you're applying to like a higher level position you're trying to get promoted. Level position you're trying to get promoted. Really, these are the kinds of things you should be positioning yourself with and making sure you have talking points for your interviews around these competencies. Making sure your resumes and your cover letters represent these skill sets in addition to other skills that the job may need that are more technical to that position 100%.
Speaker 2:So I think we should, you know, dive right in. Let's talk about these eight competencies.
Speaker 1:All right. Well, the first one is always my favorite, and that is career and self-development.
Speaker 2:Fun fact you are doing career and self-development audience listener just by listening to this podcast episode and this podcast as a whole.
Speaker 1:Yes, absolutely so, you can check that one off your list. But career and self-development is really yes, absolutely so, you can check that one off your list. But career and self-development is really valuable to employers. They want people who are constantly learning, constantly growing. They want eager professionals, right People who are aware of their strengths, people who are aware of their maybe weaknesses, areas that they want to develop and, basically, are working to develop those areas. People like that are really great to work with because they're motivated, they're ambitious, and that's what employers want to see.
Speaker 2:Absolutely. The second one is something that should not come to a surprise at all. So remember, these are skills that employers and people who are always looking for candidates or new recruits are looking for is communication. There is an art, there's a skill set to communication. There's so much more we can talk about and go into, but communication really means getting your being able to express yourself, getting your ideas across right to various audiences, populations, and being able to really focus on that aspect.
Speaker 2:So communication can go from a one-on-one conversation and informational interview how you interview, how you present, how you sell a product, how you send an email, the language you use, grammar, all sorts of things. Communication is also nonverbal, right Body language, how you show up in a space, eye contact, how you shake someone's hand, how you do an elbow bump right After COVID, and things like that. It's really important because this is what we do on a daily basis. You cannot go a day without communicating with a human being or something, and communication is number two on this list just because it's in alphabetical order, but it's probably it's always in the top three of what employers are looking for, especially since, in the rise of ai, communication has become huge on their list oh my gosh.
Speaker 1:Yes, people are gonna, I think, over time, even value communication more and more like your ability to talk to people, get ideas across, because with the robots taking over, you know it's going to be an interesting dynamic with people having basically those social skills, honestly, to be able to deal with different opinions, because you're going to be in a workspace.
Speaker 1:Different ideas come through, different opinions come through their ability to navigate those conversations in a way that you know is inclusive and everybody still feels like they're able to get their ideas across and basically drive the mission forward for the work that you're doing Absolutely. And then the third one is more on the academic side of things if we look at it the way it's described, but it's critical thinking and basically they want people who are able to make sound decisions. They want people who are able to solve problems. There's always going to be problems to solve in any kind of job, any kind of industry you're working in. So someone who is able to think critically, like identify what the issues are, where the gaps are, analyze the use, the resources and information they have to solve those complex problems.
Speaker 2:Yeah. The next one I think is critical in the workforce Equity and inclusion is number four. Equity and inclusion really is focused here in this context about understanding and valuing the differences that everyone brings to the table. This is where, when we're thinking everybody deserves a seat at the table, everybody deserves a voice at the table, is very important, and for you to be able to socially take that in, be aware of that and acknowledge the differences that are in the room. So, for example, in mine and Armaday's everyday work life, right, we have to think about different populations of students and what that looks like and the different aspects and identities that they come in the room with. Right, and understand how that is so valuable and how we benefit from that as counselors who are educating a larger population as well.
Speaker 2:Equity and inclusion looks like having a diverse team, right, thinking about accessibility, for example, for your colleague who maybe, you know, hurt themselves at the moment and has to use crutches. Or maybe someone is hard of hearing and needs, you know, subtitles. Or someone is, um, unable to see certain colors, right, and I can go on and on, but those are some of the examples that are kind of coming to mind. But it really is understanding and valuing the diverse perspectives and identities that are in the room and in the workforce. Absolutely.
Speaker 1:Absolutely. The next one is leadership. This is one of my favorites, because leadership can be developed in so many different ways and so many different types of positions, and it really is more so a characteristic than anything else, because I think anybody can be a leader if you want to be a leader, right.
Speaker 2:I agree with that.
Speaker 1:Regardless of what position you may be at the entry-level position, you may be an intern, you may be an unpaid volunteer, for that matter but you can still be a leader through the characteristics and the energy that you're bringing to the space. So somebody who's really able to guide others, somebody who is really able to influence their teammates, motivate their teammates in a way that is so natural and um, without having to be directly trying to motivate people, but just by the energy that they bring to the space, by the great work that they do, by the passion that they have to be able to influence the work that is being done, that is a leadership skill and that's something that can happen at all levels. So this is one of my favorites I love that and I love that.
Speaker 2:The next one is also one of my favorites and it's the very heavily debated topic of professionalism. I say debated because professionalism is subjective. It is definitely something that looks different across industries, across across humans, across roles. Professionalism there are different levels of it. To its core, it is showing up with integrity, it's being honest to who you are with, with a side of understanding also where you are, because you you have to have both components you need to know where you're going, what space you're in, what environment and as well, and how to showcase that professionalism across.
Speaker 2:I think, fundamentally, I always describe professionalism as basic manners right, saying hello, thank you, excuse me, right, those are manners that we learned as children and it kind of bleeds into the workplace. And answering things on time, meeting a deadline Right, very similar idea. Dressing up for your role, understanding if you have someone who's going to come meet you, that you're maybe five minutes early so you can be there, right. All these different ideas and perspectives. But it is subjective, it's going to look different across industries and professionals, but it is a heavily debated topic. But I always say, showing up authentically is exactly what integrity is, with a side of honesty.
Speaker 1:Yeah yeah. There's so much debate around this topic. We've heard it in many different spaces and one of the big things that is up for discussion around this topic is that. First of all, what does does professionalism mean?
Speaker 1:because in today's workforce there is what three or four generations I think it's four yeah, so different generations, different ideas of what it means to work, even right, what work should look like, what work should feel like. And then that leads into like what does it mean to be a professional? So that's why there's a lot of discrepancy around what does it actually look like? But the way that you described that, mj, with showing up with integrity, really essentially like can your employer trust you to do this job and do it ethically right and do it well? So that's really what professionalism boils down to is way beyond like how do you dress?
Speaker 1:Of course, those are important. Factors like your ability to show up, you know, dressed appropriately and speak appropriately in those spaces is important. But it's not just those. It's more of like how can you do this work in a way that is aligned and ethical? So I love that. And then, another factor why this topic is so debated is because employers are rating people at a much lower rate of professionalism than previous years. Yeah, so people who are entering the workforce are rating themselves higher too, like they think they're professional or they're showing up professionally, and employers are seeing a big discrepancy Like that's not what they expected in terms of professionalism.
Speaker 2:Yeah, A clear example is how you show up on a Zoom meeting call, right. Do you show up camera off, muted? I mean, if you're busy, you're busy, right, you get it, you're doing something. But let's say you show up and you're like in your pajamas in a team meeting versus someone who you know just looks a little bit differently, is prepared If you're leading something you're not scrambling, looking for. You know it looks differently across um various experiences and perspectives and roles, but it really is. Can you be someone who is accountable and show up with integrity? Someone who is accountable and show up with integrity?
Speaker 1:Yeah, all right. The next one is another really common one that may not surprise you all, and that is teamwork. And for that one, any kind of job, any kind of role that you're in, even if it's a job that you may think is like not really collaborative, right, it's like an independent role. Even in those types of roles, you're still going to be a part of a team. There's some kind of capacity where you have to collaborate and utilize different ideas and different resources across departments at where you're working at right.
Speaker 1:So, regardless of the role, teamwork is so critical because employers want their staff to get along. It makes the job a lot easier. It makes their mission, their ability to get the job done, more effective and easier. So their ability to collaborate with other people, incorporate diverse perspectives even if you're not always going to agree with the way that people do the job right like even your colleague, who maybe has more work experience than you, is going to do the job different than you but your ability to navigate those situations and still get the job done without causing so much issue is really important and valued yeah, teamwork and collaboration is not always a fun topic for people because they don't like to do either of the two, but it's very important that you know how it's hard I think it's hard for people to do because sometimes we get so like caught up in our own way of thinking.
Speaker 1:we think, okay, our way is the right way, this is how it should be done. Sometimes it's hard to see, like why the other person might have done it differently, right, or they, maybe their pace is different and you, you might be getting frustrated like why is this taking so long? I got to wait on this person, so then I can do my portion of the project and it's like a effect that impacts everybody's role. Right, so it could be pace, it could be the way they do things, it could be their perspective or, like you don't agree with, like the ideas that they have, because you think maybe it's not as effective or as efficient. Right, so many different things.
Speaker 1:So it's hard. It's really hard to do that, especially if you're part of a bigger team. There's more personalities and more ideas to deal with. But it is a life skill. I mean, think about it outside of the context of work, in your personal lives. You're part of some kind of community, whether it's your family, it's your friend group, it's Other communities you might be a part of. You are a part of a team and you're dealing with different personalities all day, so you're going to have to apply that in your workplace too.
Speaker 2:That's so funny. I'm currently working on a personal event and I'm like dang this is the biggest group project that I've ever done with my family.
Speaker 1:That is so interesting to experience, I love the way you describe that as a group project.
Speaker 2:It is and I'm like, yeah, I could totally see the kid who doesn't put their weight.
Speaker 2:You know like different perspectives and teamwork really is. It bleeds into all aspects of life. So these aren't just work related. And the last one is technology. Now, this is not how do you turn on and use a computer, or using Google Docs, or understanding what Microsoft Excel is. It is really being able to adapt to the different changes that are rapidly happening in our society and being able to keep up to date. Right, being able to be open-minded, understand what's happening, especially if you're in a field that is constantly changing and adapting because of the technological changes that are existing. So, for example, with ourselves, ai has become a huge part of our clientele questions. Right, how to use AI? Is it okay? Should I use? How do I use it safely? And Arminia and I teach our clients how to use it for their own growth, right, maybe even we'll teach them how to use it to brainstorm, career exploration, you name it. But that's just kind of an example of what that means. It's not just how to use a computer.
Speaker 1:Yeah, absolutely. It's more of a mindset than a skill set and so, just being open and being willing and I think a lot of companies now are starting to incorporate AI specifically different types of AI into the work that they do Some companies may still be hesitant, but it's becoming more and more integrated into different workspaces. So, you know, being open to that it may be scary, it's different, it's new, but just the more flexible you are around these things and learning these skills, the more you're going to be visible to your employer as like okay, this person is really great to work with and maybe I should bring them on board to this new project or so forth, and that could lead to new career opportunities.
Speaker 1:You never know where things could be, so just being open and flexible. So it's more of a mindset than a skill set.
Speaker 2:Yeah, and you got to remember that these eight are never going to be equally balanced, right? You are going to have natural talents and skill sets in some areas. For example, maybe you're a strong communicator, but maybe you need to continue to work on teamwork or your leadership and initiative in your space. So don't beat yourself up if you don't have equally balanced all eight of them. It's going to come and go. You're going to be in roles or positions or work on projects and tasks that are going to tap into, some that are different than others, and that is okay. So knowing what is expected of you is important, because now you get to understand how to work on them and now you know what they are.
Speaker 1:Absolutely so. As you're thinking of these eight, think about which ones, maybe, make a list for yourself, brainstorm which ones are the ones that you're naturally good at, or ones that maybe you've developed over the years, even in your childhood. Maybe you were involved in different things in your childhood that, like naturally, allowed you to develop certain skills over the others, and maybe identify where your gaps are or what you can do. What we actually do a lot in our work I do this with my clients all the time is have them look at their resume and identify in their resume which of the eight are showing up most and which ones aren't, and then that way they can determine okay, these are the gaps that I have, or maybe I need to position my resume differently so that I can showcase these other skills as well, and before you're applying to position, so that way, your portfolio, what you're submitting, is already showcasing these. And then, as you're preparing for interviews, to brainstorm around these topics. What are examples, what are stories of your past experiences where you can showcase each of these?
Speaker 2:competencies, absolutely. I do want to highlight that, if I could, in like pink highlighter, because, arminia, it's not just about throwing these eight and sprinkling them all over your resume or your cover letter, but it's actively showcasing how you're able to utilize these skill sets and the roles and the responsibilities of projects that you've had. It's not just saying I'm a great communicator, but it's talking about how you've been able to facilitate a room of 200 people and do an active project or something, an activity. It really goes to how have you demonstrated these skill sets? So that's really important to note too right, an employer's not going to want to know what skills you have, but how you show them.
Speaker 1:Oh yeah, absolutely, it's. Um, if you even just listed on a resume, they will ask you. They may ask you for examples, but uh, we always say, don't just list these on a resume, right, you want to talk about it in your bullet points situations where you actually implemented these skills. And then the stories is so, so important. I recently worked with a client on interview prep and this was one of our sessions. We did one of my interview packages where we had multiple sessions and one of the sessions we focused on the NACE competencies, and then I assigned them homework of evaluating their resume and identifying the skills that are coming up on the resume according to the NACE competencies. And then the next session, when they came in, so much more confident in the interview and the mock interview and so much more grounded in their responses because they had this framework to go based off of. So if I can leave you with anything today, it's that you can use this as a framework when you're applying to jobs and when you're preparing for interviews. I love that.
Speaker 2:So, armanay, let's say I want to work on these. How can I continue to grow? How can? What do I do? Where do I go? Who do I see? How do I get your email?
Speaker 1:I have a magic wand in my office. I can sprinkle all over you and you will have the no, I'm kidding, okay, can um develop these at any point in your life, no matter how old you are, no matter how much experience you have, no matter where you're at in your career journey. You can develop these skills and, honestly, there's always room for growth. Like nobody is gonna expect you to be 100 at all of these, um, you know, to be a qualified candidate. It's just more about your awareness of where your skill sets lie in these areas and how you can continue to grow. So one way if you're feeling like, okay, there's a gap in some of these, how can I learn? Our favorite one way is online courses and certifications.
Speaker 1:With the amount of websites and amount of resources there are on the web these days, it is so easy to find an online course that's self-paced you know it's non-academic, so no grades are attached to it or anything like that Self-paced courses on all sorts of topics and you, a lot of times, can get a certificate out of them and you can actually add that to your resume that you got certified in X, y and Z course through X, y and Z platform and that is going to look great. It's showing that you're actually constantly working on yourself. You're doing additional things beyond you know, just your minimum job requirements or, if you're a student, beyond your just regular academics. You're going above and beyond to learn new skills and those skills are directly tied to what employers are looking for. So some places you can actually take courses and get certifications is LinkedIn, learning or Coursera. Those are like the two main platforms that are very popular, and then, of course, there's many other ones online as well.
Speaker 2:Yeah, another way in which you can do this and this is going straight to the source talking to people asking for feedback. What does that look like? Let's say you look up to someone who's a strong communicator or a leader that you have in mind, right, asking for their feedback, maybe asking on how they have strengthened their skill sets, in a sense, and thinking about the times and providing examples. And if they've seen you perform, I'm going to say perform, and I'm going to use that in the job context right, how you did, right, what could you actively do better? How could you grow from this experience? What are things that you should try, what are things that you should look out for? And this is really, I think, a more personal touch to it.
Speaker 2:But if you have a mentor, mentors come in all shapes and sizes and all pieces of slices of your life. Ask them to talk about this because, again, these skill sets aren't just professional, they are personal. Hand in hand, I would say, too, is going outside of your current bubble. Right, if there is again someone who you admire look up to, maybe it's you taking half a day, a couple hours to shadow them. I did that to Arminia when I first started my job. I did not know her very, very well, but I can still tell you that I definitely looked up to all the counselors when I started, which is why I shadowed every single counselor multiple times.
Speaker 1:I love that. You absolutely did do that and even if you're not a new employee, you can still do that right. I think when you're a new employee, you can still do that right. I think when you're a new employee, it's kind of a given because you're training and you can. You know it's easy to ask for those shattering opportunities. But even if you're not a new employee, this is actually I know I said the online courses was one of my favorites, but this is more of my favorite is, in whatever role you're in now, going to your leadership, your boss, your supervisor, and asking hey, listen, like I love everything I'm working on.
Speaker 1:I feel like I've grown so much. I've developed these skills. I'm recently learning that there are these other skills that I. I feel like I have gaps in right and I realize how important these skills are. You don't have to tell them. You know that you're maybe going to be applying to new jobs or whatever, but just like letting them know. I'm constantly working on myself and I've discovered that these skills are important in the workforce and I would really love to develop them. Are there opportunities? Is there an additional project I can take on? Is there a department that I can like collaborate with or do some kind of cross training with other areas of the company where I can develop these skills. Watch how you're going to become the gold star employee, first of all, your boss's favorite because you're asking for more work. Yeah, basically more work, but it's not. You know, you don't want to think of it in that sense of like, oh, I don't want to ask for more work, it's more of you're developing your skills.
Speaker 1:It's more personal work. Yeah, it's going to benefit you in the long run and, you know, take on things that are actually things that you're interested in and meaningful for you. Don't just do this to check off a box. Make sure you are actively developing the skills you're trying to develop. But you're going to it's a win-win because your boss is going to see you as, like, a really responsible and engaged employee which could lead to promotions or other opportunities engaged employee, which could lead to promotions or other opportunities. You're going to be developing new skills and you're going to get out of your like daily, regular routine and bubble that sometimes can be very mundane and kind of get boring over time.
Speaker 1:So adding on new things is just going to make your work even more interesting and then you gain more skills out of it, so I don't see the negative to any of that.
Speaker 2:No. To add a concrete example, I had that conversation in a previous workspace and, oh my gosh, was I recommended? For how many committees I was asked to do so many different things? Take initiative here, present this project. Yes, they're going to love you because you want more work. But, trust me, I grew so much from that experience and it only just made me a better person, but it also just a better professional human being inside my workplace too. So it's going to come benefit. It's going to be exhausting, but you're doing it for you.
Speaker 1:Yeah, yeah, absolutely. So that is another great way. And then the other great way to develop these skills is to continue to update your portfolio. So look at your resume, look at your LinkedIn, look at your resume, look at your linkedin, look at your think of your elevator pitch right, and make sure these competencies and skills are embedded into everything that you're offering. So what is your brand?
Speaker 1:We talk about personal brand on this podcast too. So think of your personal brand, like how you show up in the world, how you present yourself in person or online, and are these skills like coming through in the way how you present yourself in person or online, and are these skills like coming through in the way that you're presenting yourself right? Are you coming through as a professional? Are you coming through as somebody who's actively working on themselves and developing their career? Are you coming through as a professional or a leader or somebody who solves problems really well and is analytical? So think of, like, how you're presenting yourself. You can even ask your friends, your peers, your, your bosses, your family, ask them like, hey, do you see any of these skills in me? Sometimes it might be hard to like recognize what you present because it's so internal, so maybe it'll be helpful if you ask somebody outside of you to tell you what they see in you and then go off of that.
Speaker 2:I love that. I love that. So what are some of the things that we want you to take away from this episode? Because, no, this isn't just a bunch of professional language we're throwing at you and skill sets you should be shoving into your LinkedIn profile, but these are essential for you to understand that they are critical and core to your professional growth as a person, but just holistically in your life.
Speaker 2:The second thing is you're already doing these, so now just be a little bit more thoughtful and intentional with where you can, with those balances of these different skill sets. Add a little bit extra. Maybe you can do a different presentation or mentor, um, be a mentee right To someone and get that information, or go shadow someone, or do something else or be in another committee or whatever floats your boat. And the last thing is professional development is not just something you do over a weekend, or it ends at a paid course course, or it's me shadowing Armanet for 12 appointments, but it's something that you should be constantly worrying about and thinking about because, if you remember correctly, it is the first competency they look for. So be ready, go out there and go get some skills.
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