【職場秘笈】研究：近5成受訪畢業生覺得自己未合資格申請初階職位 Survey suggests nearly half of the graduates did not apply for entry-level positions because they felt unqualified

根據全球教育科技公司Cengage Group的調查顯示，1,000名受訪的18至54歲美國畢業生中，只有41％受訪大學畢業生相信大學學位代表他們具備或將擁有僱主所需的技能，但同時他們因未準備好投入職場而感到焦慮不安。近一半（49%）的畢業生表示，他們沒有申請初階職位，因為他們覺得自己仍未合資格。LinkedIn亞太區編輯Pooja Chhabria指出，年輕人初入職場時，最常面對的挑戰就是缺乏經驗。

不過，沒有經驗不要緊，憑藉「軟實力」，也能讓你在職場上嶄露頭角！Chhabria建議年輕人要多培養自身的「軟實力」，因為這些技能在各行各業都非常重要。她補充，當今的產業正經歷高速轉型和變化。許多企業已經從傳統經驗為基礎的招聘，轉向以技能為優先的招聘，以聘請符合企業需求的人才。

Chhabria指出，硬實力可以讓你吸引招聘者的注意，但軟實力可以幫助你獲得工作機會。所謂的「硬實力」是指工作所需的「技術」，例如作為銷售人員，需要了解銷售流程的知識及CRM平台的用法；而「軟實力」則包括簡報、溝通技巧，這些能促進銷售人員向客戶進行推銷和與團隊溝通的能力。

LinkedIn建議年輕員工要重點培養以下五項軟實力：

1. 溝通能力：能夠簡潔有力地傳達你的想法、觀點和意見，讓人們能夠理解你分享的內容。
2. 時間管理：隨著遠端工作逐漸普及，時間管理對於僱傭之間建立信任、和員工展示自身的增加價值變得更重要。
3. 批判性思維：根據可用的事實和信息，理解和處理情況的能力。
4. 解難能力：能夠提出解決方案並尋找解決問題的新方法。
5. 人際交往能力：在疫後的工作場所，與世界各地的團隊建立關係和協作的能力變得十分重要。

Chhabria指出，年輕人想要發展這些技能，可以嘗試跳出舒適圈。接受新工作和新事物積極能夠增加解決問題的能力，學習調節壓力、接受批評和處理衝突。

無論你是準備進入職場的年輕人，還是已經在職場上努力打拼的專業人士，這五項軟實力都將成為你在職場上脫穎而出的關鍵。

According to a survey conducted by global education technology company Cengage Group, only 41% believe a college degree signals that they have or will have the skills needed by their employers, and they felt anxious about "workplace readiness". Nearly half (49%) of the graduates said they did not apply for entry-level positions because they felt unqualified. Pooja Chhabria, head of editorial for Asia-Pacific at LinkedIn, pointed out that the most common challenge for young people entering the workplace is a lack of experience.

However, lacking experience is not a big deal. With "soft skills", you can still stand out in the workplace! Chhabria suggests that young people should cultivate their "soft skills" because these skills are very important in all industries. She added that many industries are undergoing rapid transformation and disruption. Many companies have shifted from experience-based recruitment to skill-based recruitment to hire talent that meets their needs.

Chhabria pointed out that hard skills can attract recruiters‘ attention, but soft skills can help you land the job. "Hard skills" refer to the "technical" skills required for a job, such as knowledge of the sales process and how to use CRM platforms for a salesperson. "Soft skills" include presentation and communication skills, which can help salespeople deliver a great sales pitch to customers and communicate with their team.

LinkedIn recommends that young employees focus on developing the following five soft skills:

1. Communication skills: The ability to convey your ideas, perspectives, and opinions concisely and effectively, so that people can understand the content you share.
2. Time management: As remote work becomes more common, time management becomes more important for building trust between employers and employees, and for demonstrating an employee's added value.
3. Critical thinking: The ability to understand and deal with situations based on available facts and information.
4. Problem-solving: The ability to propose solutions and find new ways to solve problems.
5. Interpersonal skills: The ability to build relationships and collaborate with teams from all over the world in the post-pandemic workplace.

Chhabria pointed out that young people who want to develop these skills can try to step out of their comfort zone.Taking on new jobs can increase their problem-solving abilities, and learn to manage stress, accept criticism, and handle conflicts.

Whether you are a young person preparing to enter the workplace or a professional working hard in the workplace, these five soft skills will be the key to your success in the workplace.