Gone are the days when a candidate’s education, qualifications, and experience alone defined their employability. A decade ago, hard skills took the lead, and soft skills like effective communication and multitasking were secondary considerations. However, the landscape has evolved.

“Today, as studies from Harvard University and Stanford Research Institute reveal, hard skills contribute only 15% to professional success, while soft skills make up the remaining 85%. Employers now recognize the pivotal role of soft skills in hiring decisions, using qualifications for initial screening.

“While hard skills remain crucial, investing in soft skills development has become paramount.

“Employers seek individuals with well-developed soft skills for recruitment, retention, and career advancement. Here are the top 10 soft skills in high demand:

• Complex problem-solving;
• Critical thinking and analysis;
• Initiative;
• Resilience;
• Flexibility;
• Antifragility;
• Active learning (lifelong learning);
• Leadership and social influence;
• Creativity;
• Idea generation.

Develop complex problem-solving skills – one of the key skills employers expect from job seekers. Learn to apply logic and use your imagination to develop intelligent solutions to problems not linearly but in a panoramic view, including all elements and components.

Develop critical thinking and analytical skills to address challenges, calculate probabilities, and make decisions. Critical thinking is also about the ability to admit when you are wrong or mistaken, to calculate and take an effective way out of a situation.

With the “soft power” of initiative, you will assess the situation, propose solutions, and even determine the best path to success without too much guidance.

Flexibility, stress resistance, and anti-fragility will help you stay healthy and efficient even under high stress.

Don’t forget about ongoing training! Reskilling and upskilling give you an edge in a fast-paced world of technology and information.

Leadership and social influence skills are not only necessary for C-level but also for middle managers. Empathy, wisdom, and adaptability make you a motivating leader!

Be creative! Develop the ability to solve complex problems and find new ideas. Creativity generates unique products and services that benefit the market.

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