Cultural Adaptability is More Than Fast-Food Menu Changes
Paula Caligiuri Paula Caligiuri

Cultural Adaptability is More Than Fast-Food Menu Changes

Everyone who needs to (quickly) describe cultural adaptability will point to the time when they visited a McDonald's in another country and describe something local on the menu that they wouldn’t find in their home country. Yawn. Cultural adaptability is far more than recognizing the differences in rather obvious regional tastes and preferences.

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The One Skill Employers Are Desperate For – And How You Can Prove You Have It 
Paula Caligiuri Paula Caligiuri

The One Skill Employers Are Desperate For – And How You Can Prove You Have It 

Adaptability was named by LinkedIn as one of the most in-demand skills by recruiters. Applicants with adaptability can thrive in dynamic, complex, and ambiguous environments. They are comfortable with change and are resilient in volatile and uncertain situations. Do you have adaptability? Check out myGiide to find out. While you’re there, you can learn some ways to build this in-demand skill. When detailing your work history, focus on experiences where you had to adjust to new roles, responsibilities, or environments. Describe specific situations where you successfully navigated change, emphasizing the positive outcomes. For example: “In my previous role, I was part of a team that underwent a major restructuring. I quickly adapted to new workflows and contributed to developing streamlined processes that improved efficiency by 20%.

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The Secret Skill of Successful Sales Representatives 
Paula Caligiuri Paula Caligiuri

The Secret Skill of Successful Sales Representatives 

At Skiilify we have been successfully training sales representatives to build their cultural agility competencies and, in turn, increase their sales. It is the secret skill in today’s diverse marketplace. The ability to navigate cross-cultural interactions is not just an advantage but a necessity as businesses cater to increasingly diverse customer bases. Having cultural agility enables sales reps to build trust, gain credibility, and communicate persuasively across cultures are crucial. The market is becoming more diverse with each passing year. In the United States, for example, cultural diversity is becoming an increasingly common norm. This demographic shift presents immense opportunities for sales representatives, but it also poses significant challenges in terms of the need to understand cultural nuances.

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Soft Skills that Matter:Enhancing Your Career and Personal Growth
Paula Caligiuri Paula Caligiuri

Soft Skills that Matter:Enhancing Your Career and Personal Growth

Soft Skills that Matter: Enhancing Your Career and Personal Growth LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends report found that nearly 90% of recruiters believe hiring failures are often due to a lack of soft skills. This isn’t surprising. For over a century, we’ve known a hard fact: that soft skills are crucial for professional success. At Skiilify, we understand that not everyone starts their careers with these essential soft skills. But we know that everyone can develop them. In today’s fast-paced world, employers are looking for people who can easily adapt and connect with others, not just those with technical know-how. Soft skills enable employees and leaders to interact effectively, adapt to various situations, and handle the complexities of modern work life. These skills are vital for career growth and play a huge role in personal development and overall happiness.

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