Saturday, August 30, 2008

Do you possess following "desirable" skills and experience?


- Tolerance of Ambiguity
Able to withhold actions or speech in the absence of important information; deal with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

- Negotiating
Able to obtain agreement from multiple parties; earn trust while working out a deal; use good timing and carefully calculated strategies when bargaining; communicate high value of services; identify hidden agendas that might interfere with resolution of terms.

- Decision Making & Problem Solving
Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options.

- Influence & Persuasion
Able to convince others in both positive or negative circumstances; use tact when expressing ideas or opinions; present new ideas to authority figures; adapt presentations to suit a particular audience; respond to objections successfully.

- Teamwork
Able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit.

- Relationship Management
Able to develop rapport with others and recognize their concerns and feelings; build and maintain long-term associations based on trust; help others.

- Communication
Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listen well; present to all levels of the organization, clearly and concisely on issues, alternatives, and recommendations

- Experience
Able to to understand long-term (big picture) and short-term perspectives of situations; translate business needs into deployable solutions; apply multiple solutions to business problems

- Employment History
10+ years of experience in a Fortune 100 company

- Education
Master*s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, and equivalent, extensive, related experience. MBA and/or PhD preferred.

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