The best career skills to have for any job Premium 5 min read ALEX JANIN , The Wall Street Journal Prioritize kindness and integrity in all your interactions. Share Via Read Full Story Every professional experience can teach you something.Whether you are applying for your first job, trying to get a promotion or switching industries, there is no better way to enter a role with confidence than by identifying transferable skills you have gathered throughout life. The good news is that three of the most important skills you can take into the workplace are strengths you have likely been developing to some degree since childhood. Often known as soft skills, they offer a pivotal starting point for anyone hoping to achieve success in the workplace. You can then learn to develop your professional skills on the job.