The 10 skills that really matter for the 21st-century professional

 (University of Phoenix)

Use these skills to make you standout from the rest and increase your chance of developing a successful career.

Whether you're fresh out of varsity or are currently employed, today's jobmarket requires more than your degree or just getting the job done. Nowadays, recruiters are in search of a balance between a candidate's technical know-how as well as the soft skills they can bring to the job. 

So what skills are most-sought after? And how can one develop these skills when they aren't necessarily taught during school?

This infographic has all the answers on the skills the 21st-century professional needs to have in order to succeed. It also gives some tips on how best to acquire these skills.

To get more tips on how to build and maintain a successful career, visit the Career Development column on Careers24.