Soft Skills

Soft skills may be defined as a character or personal traits. They are the interpersonal aptitudes that affect one’s ability to work and interact with others. They are natural abilities and do not conform to classroom teaching. Also, they cannot be managed quantitatively. They could be a combination of very many different skills as well, like communication skills, social skills, emotional intelligence, social intelligence, etc. They are not usually the type of skills that can be included in a resume skills section.

Soft skills are also known as transferable skills or professional skills. As the term implies, these are skills that are less specialized, less rooted in specific vocations, and more aligned with the general character, disposition, and personality of a person. Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving are some of the examples of soft skills. They relate to one’s attitudes, approach, and intuitions. Soft skills are an essential part of finding, attracting, and retaining clients. On the other hand, a lack of soft skills can limit one’s potential, or even be the downfall of a business or entity.