#soft-skills
#soft-skills

Career

I'm a 24-year-old in tech. The 'Gen Z stare' is real, but I don't do it - here's the one trait that helps me avoid it.

fromDevOps.com

DevOps

Essential Soft Skills for DevOps Professionals in the AI Age - DevOps.com

Career

I'm a 24-year-old in tech. The 'Gen Z stare' is real, but I don't do it - here's the one trait that helps me avoid it.

fromDevOps.com

DevOps

Essential Soft Skills for DevOps Professionals in the AI Age - DevOps.com

Marketing

How to build a personal brand that fast-tracks your career

Personal branding is an essential, authentic reflection of one's value and reputation.

Career

5 months ago

Council Post: 20 Tips For Showcasing Your Personal Brand To Hiring Managers

Personal branding is essential for job seekers to stand out in a competitive market.

Marketing

How to build a personal brand that fast-tracks your career

Career

5 months ago

Council Post: 20 Tips For Showcasing Your Personal Brand To Hiring Managers

Personal branding is essential for job seekers to stand out in a competitive market.

more#personal-branding

Mindfulness

fromFortune

2 weeks ago

The 'Gen Z stare' is more than a TikTok trend - it's a real problem in the workplace and the job market

The Gen Z stare reflects deeper social shifts, impacting workplace culture and soft skills perceptions.

#leadership

fromwww.housingwire.com

2 weeks ago

Real estate

Why empathy is the leadership superpower real estate needs now

Empathetic leadership, focusing on whole individuals and fostering authenticity, is essential in high-stakes industries like real estate.

I've held leadership roles at Google and Facebook. Here are the top skills I'd urge the next generation to focus on - none of them are technical.

Soft skills are essential for career success in big tech, often surpassing the importance of technical skills.

fromwww.housingwire.com

2 weeks ago

Real estate

Why empathy is the leadership superpower real estate needs now

I've held leadership roles at Google and Facebook. Here are the top skills I'd urge the next generation to focus on - none of them are technical.

Soft skills are essential for career success in big tech, often surpassing the importance of technical skills.

US politics

Why personality tests have become the hottest new hiring tool

A global talent leader at EY shares the 3 soft skills she looks for in job applicants

Soft skills are increasingly critical in the job market, with curiosity, adaptability, and influence standing out as essential qualities for candidates.

US politics

Why personality tests have become the hottest new hiring tool

A global talent leader at EY shares the 3 soft skills she looks for in job applicants

Soft skills are increasingly critical in the job market, with curiosity, adaptability, and influence standing out as essential qualities for candidates.

more#job-market

fromeLearning Industry

Closing The Soft-Skills Gap With AI-Powered Interview Simulations

Soft skills are essential in the modern workplace, as employers increasingly prioritize emotional intelligence, adaptability, communication, and collaboration alongside technical expertise.

Online learning

KPMG partners share how to turn your Big Four summer internship into a job offer

Interns at KPMG should exhibit strong soft skills and a positive attitude, prioritizing communication and eagerness to learn over technical knowledge alone.

Workplace Agility Is Vital During Disruption-So What Is It, Exactly?

Agility and power skills are essential for success in a rapidly changing workplace.

#education

fromFortune

Artificial intelligence

It's not just Gen Z: This baby boomer bank CEO says his MBA was a waste-and the skills he learned have 'degraded, degraded, degraded' since college

Business intelligence

A top banker said his Wharton MBA was 'a waste of time' - but the skills from his humanities degree are needed more than ever

Let's stop calling them 'soft skills.' They're the hardest ones to master

Reframing 'soft skills' is essential to emphasize their importance in professional success.

Miscellaneous

6 months ago

I've taught kids in multiple countries. I believe these 3 life skills are more important to teach students than anything academic.

Educational systems prioritize academics, but skills like critical thinking, creativity, and self-awareness are essential for children's development.

fromFortune

Artificial intelligence

It's not just Gen Z: This baby boomer bank CEO says his MBA was a waste-and the skills he learned have 'degraded, degraded, degraded' since college

Business intelligence

A top banker said his Wharton MBA was 'a waste of time' - but the skills from his humanities degree are needed more than ever

Let's stop calling them 'soft skills.' They're the hardest ones to master

Reframing 'soft skills' is essential to emphasize their importance in professional success.

Miscellaneous

6 months ago

I've taught kids in multiple countries. I believe these 3 life skills are more important to teach students than anything academic.

Educational systems prioritize academics, but skills like critical thinking, creativity, and self-awareness are essential for children's development.

more#education

fromComputerworld

College grads face a chaotic, nearly indiscernible IT job market

Organizations value adaptability and soft skills in hiring for IT roles, prioritizing non-technical skills over technical expertise.

Tech leaders expect GenAI will lead them to increase the size of their teams

Most tech leaders plan to grow their teams due to the rise of generative AI.

fromHackernoon

The Soft Skills Paradox: Why the Most Important Traits Are the Hardest to Measure | HackerNoon

Walk into any HR roundtable, and you'll hear the same refrain: "We don't have a technical skills gap. We have a soft skills gap."

Digital life

fromComputerworld

Surprise! Employers are using AI to interview you

Generative AI is becoming mainstream in hiring, with 20% of employers using it for interviews.

Quality of hiring is the priority as genAI tools are integrated into processes.

Employers emphasize soft skills over AI-specific skills more than before.

Online Community Development

An EY talent leader's 4 pieces of advice for new graduates entering the job market

Graduates should focus on soft skills, responsible AI usage, networking, and practical job experiences during their entry into the workforce.

fromEntrepreneur

Why It's Time to Bring the Lost Art of Conversation Back to Business | Entrepreneur

Effective conversational skills are vital for thriving businesses and can be learned, despite technological advancements pushing towards efficiency.

Business intelligence

fromBusiness Matters

Why Soft Skills Matter More Than You Think in Business Leadership

Soft skills, particularly emotional intelligence, are crucial for successful business implementation alongside hard skills.

I've worked in college admissions for decades. I always look for these 3 soft skills in every student's application.

These traits are not always the most visible on paper, but they show up in the choices students make and the stories they tell.

Miscellaneous

fromComputerworld

Balancing hard and soft skills: the key to high-performing IT teams

Balancing technical and soft skills is essential for effective IT teams.

fromeLearning

Level Up Workplace Skills: Building Soft Skills Simulations in Adobe Captivate - eLearning

"By designing soft skills simulations in Adobe Captivate, you empower adult learners to practice, fail safely, reflect, and ultimately master the workplace skills they need to succeed."

Online learning

#ai

fromEntrepreneur

Artificial intelligence

You Won't Outwork AI - But You Can Out-Human It | Entrepreneur

AI is transforming the workforce, emphasizing the importance of uniquely human skills like communication and emotional intelligence.

fromwww.theguardian.com

7 months ago

Less bias, better hires: why AI could transform recruitment for SMEs

AI inherits human biases from training data, complicating bias mitigation in recruitment.

Employers can use AI to reduce traditional biases but face challenges in recognizing soft skills.

fromEntrepreneur

Artificial intelligence

You Won't Outwork AI - But You Can Out-Human It | Entrepreneur

fromwww.theguardian.com

7 months ago

Less bias, better hires: why AI could transform recruitment for SMEs

AI inherits human biases from training data, complicating bias mitigation in recruitment.

Employers can use AI to reduce traditional biases but face challenges in recognizing soft skills.

Struggling in your design career? Here are 5 soft skills to up your game

Soft skills like communication and adaptability are crucial for long-term success in design.

fromwww.cnbc.com

The No. 1 soft skill you need to get hired nowpeople who have it are going to win,' says LinkedIn expert

"We do the skills a disservice by calling them 'soft' skills. These human-centric skills are really game changers as it relates to how we think about the skills you're going to need and work on a regular basis."

fromeLearning Industry

Top 6 Soft Skills To Master In 2025 With Your Corporate LMS

Emotional intelligence is essential for managing relationships, aiding collaboration, and enhancing team dynamics in workplaces increasingly influenced by automation and AI.

Women in technology

London startup

fromKOMO

LinkedIn offers 15 'Skills on the Rise' to help job seekers stand out in crowded market

AI literacy is the top skill on LinkedIn's new 'Skills on the Rise' list, highlighting what employers need.

Soft skills remain crucial despite AI advancements; employers seek a balanced skillset.

Navigating the current labor market requires awareness of evolving job demands and strategic skill development.

4 months ago

'Conflict mitigation' is now one of the fastest-growing workplace skills in the United States, LinkedIn reveals

Soft skills, especially conflict mitigation, are increasingly essential due to technological and workplace changes.

UX design

fromHackernoon

10 months ago

A Designer's Take: Soft Skills to Level Up Your Craft | HackerNoon

Product designers need to develop key soft skills for improved productivity.

Timeboxing through calendar management can enhance a designer's effectiveness.

Data science

fromAbove the Law

4 months ago

Building Data-Driven Teams: Focusing On Soft Skills - Above the Law

Data roles in law firms must prioritize soft skills alongside technical qualifications for optimal team performance.

Relationships

4 months ago

6 psychological tricks to be more likable in a job interview

Being likable greatly influences job interview success.

Soft skills and authenticity can enhance interview connections.

5 months ago

OpenAI researcher says soft skills aren't going anywhere

Soft skills will remain valuable in an AI-driven future, according to OpenAI researcher Karina Nguyen.

fromeLearning Industry

6 months ago

Revolutionizing Corporate Training: Virtual Reality Use Cases

VR allows employees to engage with lifelike scenarios, practice skills, and make decisions in a risk-free setting, transforming corporate training into a more interactive experience.

Remote teams

fromNature

7 months ago

A 60-minute guide to landing your next job in science

The webinar provided crucial insights for job-seeking scientists on what hiring managers look for in candidates across various fields.

9 months ago

7 Reasons Leadership Soft Skills Are Useless

Organizations must strategically develop soft skills to maximize ROI and align with culture and objectives.

Ignoring soft skills can lead to team breakdowns and poor performance.

UX design