Not all skills are equally valuable in today’s competitive job market. Understanding the value of soft skills versus hard skills is crucial for job seekers who want to maximize their earning potential ...

Among soft skills, professionalism ranked second — potentially hinting at the younger generation of workers being laid-back, ...

Hard skills and soft skills are expected to hold equal value in 2026, and software knowledge and communication skills come ...

SEATTLE, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new ResumeTemplates.com survey of 1,005 U.S. hiring managers reveals which hard and soft skills will matter most in 2026. While 62% say hard and soft skills are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. Some call them soft skills. Others call them power skills. But ...

With the U.S. jobs marketplace in an ever-evolving state, companies continue to seek out talent that meets their skills needs for today and in the future. However, a recent survey conducted by ...

Picture this: you are walking into an interview with that impeccable resume and portfolio in hand. And we know you could envision success in the blink of an eye. Wait a while. This is the fleeting ...

You can teach someone how to fix a water heater, but if they don’t make a customer feel comfortable in their own home, technicians will struggle to be successful in their career. Since technical ...

The emphasis in HR has always been on human contact and strengthening that connection in a professional setting. However, once COVID-19 changed how we conduct and organize work, it also transformed ...

Even over a videoconference platform, the groups’ nervousness was palpable. Some two dozen Brazilian engineers were about to engage in a session with me, Jamil Zaki, a professor of psychology at ...

Skills can make or break your resume. They should match the jobs you're applying for and show recruiters that you can succeed at their companies. Sometimes companies will use applicant tracking ...

Effective leaders of groups, teams, and organizations typically rely on a diverse collection of “soft skills” they’ve picked up over their careers that help them manage projects successfully, inspire ...