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Soft Skills

What Are Soft Skills?

Soft skills are interpersonal skills, personality,  character traits, and social skills. They are transferable from one person to another, whereas hard skills are measurable abilities you have acquired which are job specific.

What Are the Top Soft Skills Required at Work Place?

Soft skills are the secret to finding work. Although soft skills can vary based on the job description, employers seek candidates who have communication skills, listening skills, adaptability, interpersonal communication skills, leadership skills, teamwork, critical thinking skills, negotiation skills, a strong work ethic and other important soft skills.  

What Types of Jobs Require Soft Skills?  Can I Learn Soft Skills on the Job?

Each employer’s job description provides a list of soft skills required for employment. There are primary and secondary employability soft skills. Employers spend less time providing “traditional training” of core competency skills – therefore you are expected to take ownership, be accountable and responsible for your professional development skills essential to employment. Although most employers have internal online universities to enhance your skills – you are expected to have the required soft skills to be successful.

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