Why Soft Skills Are So Important
89% of recruiters say bad hires typically lack soft skills (LinkedIn, 2019)
What exactly are soft skills and how important are they? According to The Balance Careers:
“Soft skills relate to how you work. Soft skills include interpersonal (people) skills, communication skills, listening skills, time management, and empathy, among others. They are among the top skills employers seek in the candidates they hire, because soft skills are important for just about every job.>
Hiring managers typically look for job candidates with soft skills because they make someone more successful in the workplace. Someone can be excellent with technical, job-specific skills, but if they can't manage their time or work within a team, they may not be successful in the workplace.”