A new study by CareerBuilder shows that 4 out of 5 employers say soft skills are equal to or more important than hard skills when they are hiring candidates.
div > div.group > p:first-child"> Four out of 5 employers polled by CareerBuilder say that soft skills, including communication abilities and critical thinking, are equal to or more important than hard skills — or specific technical abilities — when they're hiring candidates.
"With technology changing the daily tasks of many jobs, hard skills are still important," said Michelle Armer, chief people officer at CareerBuilder. More than 9 out of 10 survey participants said soft skills are important in determining whether they will hire someone. Skilled labor, which includes engineering and technician jobs, are in high demand, as a quarter of the participating hiring managers said they're hoping to add talent in those fields.
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