What is soft skills? Find out if you have that sought-after skill

Brazil has high unemployment rates, however there is a huge contingent of potential workers who can be inserted or replaced in the market, however some skillsare being demanded, either to pass the job interview or to remain in the position.

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It is for this reason that we list tips on how to develop the soft skills that are being requested by employers in different areas.

Soft skills: do you know what that is?

Also known as skills, especially in free translation, they relate to skills or professional techniques that can be enhanced by the personality of the employee, such as the ability to communicate well, the ability to work in a team or delegate tasks, the ability to lead a team or emotional intelligence when dealing with situations difficult. Understand more about their importance to the work environment.

Hard skills vs soft skills

hard skills are the more technical domains, that is, everything that is possible to develop through scientific or academic training, such as through training and courses. During more technical periods, these measurable skills were most appreciated, as their results could be accurately measured.

On the other hand, soft skills refer to behavioral skills. In this way, although it is not possible to measure exactly the impact on the final product, the way a boss deals with his emotions, with the routine and with the motivation of the employees also has value and is of extreme importance in the productivity of the company.

Thinking about it, a complete professional needs to have both one and the other. For leadership positions, soft skills are essentially more important. Below are some examples of soft skills:

  • work ethic

Understand that it is necessary to follow the rules and have respect for teammates, subordinates and by their bosses, in addition to the entire production chain, is an extremely important quality for recruiters.

  • Emotional intelligence

Knowing how to deal with unforeseen circumstances, due deadlines, customers making demands, moments of fragility of the employee... Finally, there are several situations that may require emotional intelligence, especially for those in a position to boss. That is why it is so important to be up to date with therapy or, at least, to have this maturity well exercised.

  • Time management

Being organized can be a challenge, especially for those who need to run multiple production lines. Therefore, recruiters tend to prioritize people who demonstrate logical and orderly thinking, thus making life easier for everyone who works alongside them. Remember this!

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