11 Skills Employers Look for That Most People Never Think About
You probably have some of these — and can grow the rest.
This story originally appeared on DollarSprout.
Picture it: You’ve been sifting through job ads for weeks, looking for the perfect fit. The next one you pull up is an exact match for your skillset.
But the “hard skills”— the specifics of how to get the job done—aren’t the only skills employers look for. Soft skills are just as important.
“Soft skills highlight your interpersonal skills, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and adaptability,” says Renee Frey, a recruiting expert, speaker, and author of “I Hate Mondays: A Guide to Landing a Job That Makes You Jump Out of Bed.”