"85% Of Career Success Comes From Soft Skills", Does Your Child Have What It Takes?
...This is according to Research from Harvard University, the Carnegie Foundation, and Stanford Research Center. If hard skills only account for 15% of career success, isn't it time everyone invests some more in developing vital soft skills?
This research forms the basis of an insightful new article published by Blinkist Magazine, stressing the huge importance of soft skill development in our leaders of tomorrow.
If you're still not entirely convinced, read on to hear exactly what they have to say...
The evidence for the growing importance of soft skills in the work place is undeniable.
But hang on, what really are soft skills?
According to the UK National Careers Service,
"Soft skills are general skills that most employers look for when recruiting and are needed for most jobs. They are sometimes called transferable skills or employability skills by employers."
They go on to list the top 5 soft skills employers are looking for.
These are...
Communication Skills
Leadership Skills
Positivity Skills
Flexibility Skills
Problem Solving Skills
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