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[rice07]

Hi,

Here in the following is a paragraph in an advertisement:

...

Applicants seeking consideration should possess an excellent work history, a minimum qualification of 3 years working in a similiar environment, and the ability to communicate effectively, problem solve, and build positive relationship. ...

As far as I am concerned, for example, "troubleshoot" in this case is a verb-- I need someone to help me troubleshoot. So I am wondering whether "problem solve" in that ad is the same usage as "troubleshoot" or what. In case problem solve is a verb, should it be problemsolve? Or both are acceptable?

Thanks for your help.

[pugachevV]

Troubleshoot is an acceptable English word. Problemsolve is not.

"...to solve problems..."

would be the correct way to say it.