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Problem solving

The ability to analyse a problem, generate options and make recommendations in order to arrive at appropriate solution.

This seems to be a quite straightforward skill - "are you able to solve a problem"? However, rather than just looking at whether you resolved an issue and got an end result, the focus is also on the process you followed to get there. 

When you hear about the skill of problem solving, you should consider your ability to:


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