It's an important question if you're interested in seeking a new job or re-entering the workforce.

To find out what employers are looking for, consider the OfficeTeam Salary Guide — it highlights skills in demand by today's employers. In addition, scan the classifieds — what skills appear most frequently in the job descriptions?

Once you know what skills are most in demand, you can take steps to ensure yours measure up.

OfficeTeam can assist you further with our online skills enhancement program, which offers access to more than 5,000 courses. Qualified OfficeTeam professionals can enroll in online courses in Access, Excel, Project Management and many others, all of which can be accessed from a home computer. Contact us for more details.

Here are some additional ways to increase your marketability:

• Enroll in a class at a local community college.
• Expand your network by attending meetings of professional organizations. As an added benefit, these groups usually offer professional development activities for members. In addition, your own contacts may have valuable information on what skills are becoming more important, as well as how you can acquire them.
• Read as much as possible — industry publications, general business magazines and your daily newspaper should be regular reading.
• Consider temporary work — it's one of the best ways to broaden your skills and experience a variety of business settings.