Hyderabad continues to be amongst the top three cities searched for jobs amongst job seekers in India. Not just job seekers, but even companies looking to hire talent. 

An analysis by job site has also shown that the youth here has proved to be the most in favor of the job market.

Due to the abundance of youth present and the presence of many global multinationals and Indian companies throughout the city, Hyderabadi youth are the most sought out

To make getting hired easier, here are the top 5 skills one has to nurture according to Forbes.

1. Empathetic Listening:

Empathetic listening is critically important for both your success and your team's cohesion, performance, and organizational culture. This means listening to connect with what matters to other human beings.

How do you become an empathetic listener, you ask?

Always strive to ask open-ended questions. Seek to understand. 

2. Agility, Flexibility, And Adaptability:

Agility, flexibility, and adaptability are three skills in demand. Learn to adapt to change fast, especially in this fast-evolving modern society. Being flexible makes it easier to work with and being agile will only add to your desirability.

3. Modern Communication

Modern communication is an essential skill. I don't mean your boring PowerPoints and PDFs, I mean skills in micro-learning, video production/editing, and using pictures to tell stories. This is the era where people are learning and shifting fast. 

Taking into consideration how attention spans are condensed these days, GenZ is all about games and video-based instruction. 

Practice modern communication.

4. Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is the most predictable skill set that is shown to increase income and job title and gain a competitive advantage. All emotional intelligence competencies, including self- and social awareness, assertiveness, social responsibility, and empathy, can be acquired by assessing your EQi.

How do I increase my EQi, you ask?

First, choose development goals. Second, create action steps to increase competencies

5. Creative Thinking

A key skill is creative thinking. Too many people associate creativity with the arts when, in fact, it is the ability to do something with your imagination. This means not being limited by successes of the past, being open to new ideas from experts and front-line team members, being comfortable brainstorming with a team, always learning, and then having the organization develop a plan and communicate it.