Earning your Essential Soft Skills Certificate has very important information that you can share with a potential employer or college review opportunity. The skills that the certificate displays include mastery of attitudinal and behavioral skills including communicating effectively, conveying professionalism, teamwork and collaboration and critical thinking and solving problems.  These are the skills that employers seek and often have difficulty finding candidates that posses these skills. This gives you an edge when you are able to share, demonstrate, or articulate these skills with the potential employer or opportunity. Always have a printed copy of your credential when you go on a job interview or are speaking to someone that can help you move forward. It is a great place to start your conversation.

One way to enhance your opportunity to "get the job" or get ahead in your career or college path is to promote yourself and the skills you possess. Consider adding information in your resume that you have earned the Essential Soft Skills Certificate. Additionally, think about creating a LinkedIn profile and add your certificate information and level earned to your online presence. Update your portfolio and social media applications to include your certificate information. Employers and colleges look at your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram footprint, let them see the best side of you!