SEO begineer required skills for a Job.

Acquire some tools to make your life easier. 
I would start out with downloading https://www.screamingfrog.co.uk/seo-spider/

Learn how to perform keyword research effectively.  Open a Google Adwords account, the adword tool is more than just a Adwords tool. It will help you with keyword research.

Now take your Blog site and rank it to page one of Google for a couple of terms.  This will show that you have the skill set to rank a site.  Then you can market yourself.

Also go to https://backlinko.com/blog

and learn the rudimentary basics in backlinking, but be carful with creating links.. this is how most beginners get in trouble.

Start testing things out on your own. Start a blog, help a friend out with their website. If you do some research and practice the learning you'll quickly gain experience.

Find a job in an agency or in-house that will help you grow. My advice is to find a place that is hands-on. Find a great manager who will invest in you.

Learn to code. Technical SEO is very important. If you think you'll enjoy that aspect, take the time to learn.

Many people in SEO don't know what they're talking about because they've never actually done the work themselves. Find a place where you can execute and follow up to see the results.

Same here, I am also a beginner in the SEO field. If you want we can help each other. 

Find a decent blog and keep up with the latest SEO news. It's also crucial to put your knowledge to the test.

Skills you need to start your carrier in SEO as a beginner:
Writing and thinking skills
Keyword researching
You should have basic knowledge about on-page and off-page SEO.
You should know how to make backlinks.
Learn how to use SEO tools.

Find a blog and stay informed. Later, test your knowledge on your blog.