CEO Corner: Why are soft skills important?

Soft skills, increasingly called “human skills” – things like problem-solving, adaptability and the ability to communicate ideas – are key to getting hired.

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November 30, 2022

Out of a sea of talented candidates, what makes an employer choose one?

Of course, the employers we work with all look for certain hard skills (also known as technical skills) like demonstrated experience in data analysis, software development, human resources and more, depending on the role.

But in my experience, you know what gets our candidates hired and promoted? It’s not actually what’s hard, but rather what’s soft. I’m talking about soft skills, increasingly called “human skills” – things like problem-solving, adaptability and the ability to communicate ideas.

Watch the video below to find out why I see soft skills as a key part of getting hired and promoted.