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Sunday, May 13, 2018
4 soft skills LinkedIn says are most likely to get you hired in 2018 — and the online courses to get them - Mara Leighton, Business Insider
Though you might typically focus more on hard skills, 57% of the business leaders surveyed said they believe soft skills are most important. You can always progress technically, but soft skills translate to any career path and most aspects of being a great employee, teammate, and leader. We've laid out LinkedIn's most in-demand soft skills of 2018 below along with courses you can take to back up your claims of aptitude. While you might be able to convey a substantial amount of soft skills within the parameters of an interview, a course or certification is an advantage for giving examples and anecdotes within the interview process.
http://www.businessinsider.com/best-resume-soft-skills-employers-look-for-jobs-2018-4