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Soft skills play an important role in resume writing, interviewing and

finding success in communicating with people at work and in other


areas of your life. For example, as you look for jobs, you may find
that many employers list specific soft skills on their job posts in the
‘required’ or ‘desired’ sections. A job posting for a Human
Resources associate may list ‘attention to detail’ as a desired trait,
while a job for a Marketing Specialist could list ‘leadership’ and
‘great communication skills’.
Soft skills are often transferable across careers and industries. As a
result, you may find that you possess many of the required traits
even if you don’t match the exact profile in a job description. As you
search for jobs, pay special attention to posts calling for candidates
with soft skills or traits you possess. Even if the job title isn’t a great
fit, you may find that the description makes sense for you. As you
progress through the job search process, keep your resume
updated to reflect soft skills most relevant to the jobs you’re
applying for.
You may also find it helpful to consider how you might showcase
your soft skills in an interview. While you can display some skills
like good communication, you may consider weaving others into
your answers to interview questions. For example, you might talk
about your problem-solving skills when answering a question like,
“Tell me about a time you overcame an obstacle.” If the employer
prompts you to provide references, think of those that can speak to
examples that verify your soft skills and other strengths.
Soft skills list and examples
Because soft skills are often innate personality traits, you already
possess several marketable soft skills that will help you get and be
successful in a job. Though many are formed with your personality,
soft skills can also be learned and developed with practice and
experience. Here are few examples of key soft skills and how those
skills can enhance your performance during and after the job
search process.
Communication

Effective communication skills will be helpful through the interview


process and in your career. The ability to communicate involves
knowing how you should speak to others in different situations or
settings. For example, when working with a team on a project, you
may need to communicate when you believe that an idea or
process is ineffective. Finding a way to tactfully and skillfully
disagree with others on the job without creating conflict is an
important skill that employers value.
Related communication skills:

 Active listening
 Confidence
 Conflict resolution
 Organisation
Problem-solving

Employers highly value people who can resolve issues quickly and
effectively. That may involve calling on industry knowledge to fix an
issue immediately, as it occurs, or taking time to research and
consult with colleagues to find a scalable, long-term solution.
Related problem-solving skills:

 Creativity
 Research
 Risk management
 Teamwork
Creativity

Creativity is a broad ability incorporating many different skill sets


including other soft skills and technical skills. Employees with
creativity can find new ways to perform tasks, improve processes or
even develop new and exciting avenues for the business to explore.
Creativity can be used in any role at any level.
Related creativity skills:

 Curiosity
 Learning from others
 Open-mindedness
 Taking calculated risks
Adaptability

How easily do you adapt to changes? If you’re working in a


technology-driven field or start-up, adaptability is especially
important. Changes in processes, tools or clients you work with can
happen quickly. Employees who are capable of adapting to new
situations and ways of working are valuable in many jobs and
industries.
Related adaptability skills:

 Consistency
 Organisation
 Optimism
 Flexibility
Work ethic

Work ethic is the ability to follow through on tasks and duties in a


timely, quality manner. A strong work ethic will help ensure you
develop a positive relationship with your employer and colleagues
even when you are still developing technical skills in a new job.
Many employers would rather work with someone who has a strong
work ethic and is eager to learn than a skilled worker who seems
unmotivated.
Related work ethic skills:

 Attention to detail
 Integrity
 Persistence
 Time management
How to improve your soft skills?
Many employers value strong soft skills over technical skills
because they are often personality traits developed over a lifetime
and can be difficult to teach. That being said, anyone can improve
their soft skills with experience and practice. For example, you may
find that an employer is seeking someone skilled in conflict
resolution. While you may be naturally skilled at effective
communication, it may help to practice working through conflicts
with others.
There are several ways you can help improve your soft skills.
1. Pick a soft skill you want to improve and practice it
consistently.
You can improve any soft skill if you make it a practice. Most
soft skills are a matter of routine. For example, you can
practice dependability, both on the job and at home, by
improving punctuality (showing up to work or events on time or
early) and starting on projects at work earlier so you can
complete them ahead of schedule.
2. Observe and mimic the positive soft skills you see in
others.
There are likely professionals you know or work with who have
strengths in various soft skills. You may be able to develop
integral soft skills by observing the practices of others and
incorporating them into your own daily routine. You may find,
for example, that effective communicators often write down
notes when others are talking during meetings. This helps
them organise their thoughts so they are prepared to ask and
answer important questions. This is also an active listening
practice that may be good to utilise as part of your own work.
3. Set milestone goals to improve soft skills.
Set specific, measurable goals by carefully reading your
performance reviews at work or asking trusted friends and
colleagues for constructive criticism. This can help you to
identify key areas of improvement for goal setting and areas of
strength to highlight on your resume and in interviews. You
can prioritise which soft skills to work on based on those that
you need to get a certain job or move up in a career you
already have.
4. Find resources to help you learn.
You can find several resources to help you learn tactics for
improving the soft skills you want to focus on like books,
podcasts or online classes. While some require payment,
many are free of cost and can be accessed at any time. You
might try out few different types of resources to see which are
best for your learning style.
How to highlight your soft skills?
Showcasing your soft skills can be useful when looking and
applying for jobs, in an interview or in your daily work. If you are
looking for work, you can highlight your soft skills on your resume
and in your cover letter.
Soft skills for resumes

Your resume should include a section that lists your relevant hard
and soft skills. When deciding which skills to put on a resume,
consider what skills are called for in the job post and those you
possess that can be verified by your references.
Here’s an example of what your resume skills section could look
like.
Technical skills: Learning technology • Mac OS • Windows OS •
Blackboard
Additional skills: Strong communication skills • Empathic •
Passionate and motivated
Soft skills for cover letters

Your cover letter should include at least one well-developed and


relevant soft skill that provides context as to why you’re a good fit
for the job. You can do this by explaining how your soft skill aligns
with the company’s goals, values and/or mission.

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