You’ve heard of technical skills needed to be successful in a job, but have you heard of soft skills? Soft skills are skills focused on interpersonal connections and include your personality, attitude, flexibility, motivation, and manners. The demand for these skills has increased among employers and are highly sought after in any industry. These skills show that you not only have the technical knowledge for the job, but you also have the ability to effectively interact and work with others in their company. Employers often look at the soft skills that candidates possess in order to make hiring decision. This is because soft skills often foreshadows how successful that candidate will be at working with others, managing their time, and communicate with coworkers.
Some common soft skills include:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork
- Work Ethic
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