{"id":3650,"date":"2020-07-31T08:50:29","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T12:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassocprod.wpengine.com\/?p=3650"},"modified":"2023-06-27T17:43:05","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T17:43:05","slug":"the-importance-of-soft-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/the-importance-of-soft-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Soft Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know the importance of soft skills and how they impact you getting a new job? Soft skills are just as \u2013 if not (sometimes) more \u2013 important than technical experience. But what are soft skills, and are there hard skills? We&#8217;ll answer all the questions you have. <!--more--><\/p>\n<h5><strong>The Importance of Soft Skills<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What makes a great employee?\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is it the ability to\u00a0fit in with\u00a0company culture,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">connect with a customer, or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">communicate efficiently? What about if they exhibit great leadership qualities or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">creative-problem solving techniques? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what makes a great employee is the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ir<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">soft skills<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Below we&#8217;ll talk more about the importance of soft skills and how they can help you stand apart from your competition. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hard\u00a0Skills vs. Soft\u00a0Skills<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When identifying the right candidate, employers will be looking for someone with a mixture of hard and soft\u00a0skills. According to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/resumes-cover-letters\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills#:~:text=Hard%20skills%20are%20related%20to,and%20advance%20in%20most%20jobs.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Indeed<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, hard\u00a0skills are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201coften gained through education or specific training<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and can include the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Data analysis<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certifications or trainings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Computer\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">knowledge<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Writing ability<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Design\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to the what\u2019s listed above, hard\u00a0skills will include your specific experience from previous jobs. For example, if you worked as a chef, the ability to cook and follow a recipe would be a hard\u00a0skill.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In comparison,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oft<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0skills are \u201cmore often seen as personality traits you may have spent your whole life developing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u201d such as:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teamwork<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Problem-solving<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leadership\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Communication<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time management\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While there are ways to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">grow\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">soft\u00a0skills, they can\u2019t be attained through specific training or experience<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0because<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0they\u2019re traits that are developed based\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on who you are as a person<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013\u2013 and they\u2019re just as valuable as\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hard\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">skills.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><i>What is the importance of soft skills?<\/i><\/h5>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For employers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Great\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ime management,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ability to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">communicat<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e well<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">team collaboration\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are all<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0highly valuable traits in the workplace (especially for leaders).<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In most cases,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">these traits\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cannot be taught, whereas hard\u00a0skills can.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s must easier to train a new employee\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on a system or process, like a software your company uses<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, than it is to\u00a0help\u00a0develop someone\u2019s soft\u00a0skills.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not only that,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">but during the recruiting process if you\u2019re placing a higher value on soft skills and have a willingness to train, your candidate pool will open up<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. You might be connected with someone who\u2019s the perfect fit for your organization\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">because you are willing to help them develop their hard skills.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It can also aid in employee retention because you&#8217;ve found someone whose personality blends well with your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">company&#8217;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0values and goals<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> By understanding the importance of soft skills, you have a better opportunity to find a great candidate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For job seekers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to a recent\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.staffingindustry.com\/Editorial\/Daily-News\/Communication-leadership-top-skills-requested-for-entry-level-roles-54263\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">survey<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the most requested\u00a0skill\u00a0for entry level workers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is communication, with customer service coming up second. That&#8217;s a great illustration of the importance of soft skills. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having impressive soft\u00a0skills is a great way to get your foot in the door of an industry that you may be lacking experience in.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By highlighting these personality traits, prospective employers will get a good idea of if you\u2019ll fit in well\u00a0with their team\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and if they need to develop your hard\u00a0skills.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having the right soft skills\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can also<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">open up what positions you\u2019re eligible for. Maybe a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0business\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is looking for an entry-level employee, but your lead<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ership qualities and confidence make you the perfect candidate for a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">management position. Or perhaps your desire to learn makes you the right fit to cross-train.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On your resume and during your interview, don\u2019t forget to highlight these traits so they stand out.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/our-story\/\"><strong>About LGC<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nSince 2003 LGC has been building connections between businesses with staffing needs and job seekers looking for new opportunities. 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We have a passion for creating partnerships that last and work hard every day to ensure both clients and candidates reach their employment goals.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know the importance of soft skills and how  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":313104,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[106],"tags":[477],"class_list":["post-3650","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-soft-skills"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Importance of Soft Skills - LGC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What makes a great employee?\u00a0Is it the ability to\u00a0fit in with\u00a0company culture,\u00a0connect with a customer, or\u00a0communicate efficiently? 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