June 8, 2016 |

David Hayes, President of HireMinds Featured in Time.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

David Hayes, President of HireMinds – A member of the Sanford Rose Associates® network of offices, Featured in Time, The 21 Most Valuable Career Skills Now

Dallas, TX | 6/8/2016

By Kerri Anne Renzulli | Cybele Weisser | Megan Leonhardt

In this complex, fast-changing job market, just putting in the hours and being good at what you do may not be enough. You need an edge. And the surest one these days is to possess the skills that are most in demand in your field, that help your employer keep up with the technological, economic, and social forces that are transforming so many industries. The key, of course, is to know exactly what those skills are, how to get them, and what the payoff will be.

If you right-brain types are starting to feel discouraged, take note: Some of the most sought-after skills have nothing to do with science and technology. Two of the 10 most valued skills involve high-level thinking and organization: strategic project management and strategic planning. “Strategy is about understanding the business purpose of a job rather than just the tasks of a job,” says Boston-area recruiter David Hayes.

Read more: http://time.com/money/4328180/most-valuable-career-skills/?iid=sr-link1