From the course: Plan Your Next Play in IT
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Soft skills as necessary job skills
From the course: Plan Your Next Play in IT
Soft skills as necessary job skills
- [Instructor] Now that we've scrutinized a job description for hard skills, let's see if we can find clues that pinpoint the required soft skills, skills related to how you work and interact with fellow employees, clients, or customers. Unlike hard skills, soft skills are less tangible and are difficult to measure. But they are crucial to creating opportunities for advancement in your career. Soft skills have a lot to do with how you communicate and interact with people. Soft skills can include etiquette, getting along with others, listening, and engaging in small talk. Sometimes, soft skills are called people skills and can make the difference between getting hired or being passed over. You should know that soft skills are in high demand. Employers value soft skills, because they enable you to make human connections and build relationships, both of which are vital in a successful business. Employers say they want leaders who can create successful teams and can be the ones to lead…
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