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Finding the right skills

In today’s competitive employment market, organisations of all sizes need top talent to drive their business forward. When it comes to bringing in new staff, qualifications, experience and team fit are all key considerations for any hiring manager. However, finding people with the right skills is perhaps the most important element of all in the recruitment process.
 

Of course, the term ‘skills’ can cover a broad range of attributes – and different jobs will demand different types of skills. For some roles, a solid grasp of the the technical skills necessary to operate certain software or equipment is what is required. For other positions, soft skills such as communication, team work and initiative are top of the list for recruiters. However, for the vast majority of roles, a balance of hard and soft skills are highly sought after by hiring managers – with the specific blend depending on the demands of the role.
 

With this in mind, we have devised a range of handy tools and content to help you find the right skills when hiring new staff. Our Skills Finder tool allows you to find out the skills employers typically ask for when hiring for specific roles. Simply type in the role you’re hiring for and the tool does the rest. Not only can this information provide inspiration when writing job adverts for new hires, but it can also help you keep an eye on what the competition is asking for within the market. We have also put together an interactive list of the Top 100 skills organisations are looking for this year, along with helpful content guides on how to run a smooth recruitment process.
 

Whatever you’re looking for in your next hire, we’ve got the tools, tips and the knowhow to make sure you get it right.

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    Future-proof your talent pool in an uncertain market.

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    10 Skills your HR team need to know

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    The top five skills shaping procurement and supply chain in 2018

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    The key skills for property and construction in 2018

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    The top five skills for sales professionals

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    10 Skills your logistics team need to know

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    10 Marketing skills driving the industry forward in 2018

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    The top 10 skills set to shape the digital sector in 2018

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    10 Skills driving engineering and manufacturing forward in 2018

    By Michael Page
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    10 Hot skills that you need in your finance team

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    In a bid to hire employees who will make a lasting, positive contribution to an organisation, hiring managers look ...
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    How to write an effective job description

    To really understand the scope of a job, it helps to have it defined in writing. During the recruitment process, you ...
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