The 6 Job Skills You'll Need In 2012

This article originally appeared on Schools.com

By Rob Sabo

Having the right skill set can help you land a new or better job, as well as put you in prime position for a promotion. Some may argue that being a well-rounded employee is more important in 2012 than ever before. High national unemployment -- 8.5 percent in December 2011 -- means competition for jobs is fierce and is likely to remain so throughout 2012 and maybe even beyond.