Having an in-demand hard skill, such as proficiency in a certain technology, may get your foot in the door when you’re searching for a job, but if you want to land it, employers want to see your soft ...

As important as it is for a candidate to have the required technical skills for a job, companies are increasingly giving more weight to a potential employee’s soft skills during an interview. Denise ...

Tim Madden is an Executive Coach and former Headhunter. Founder of Executive Career Upgrades, he's on a mission to help accelerate careers. Soft skills, also known as interpersonal skills, are ...

While résumés highlight technical skills and past achievements, soft skills often make the biggest difference in whether a candidate lands the job. Employers want to see how applicants communicate, ...

The cost of a bad hire can be substantial. The Society for Human Resource Management estimates that an employee departure can cost upwards of 60 percent of their annual salary. That number can climb ...

One of the most common questions candidates are asked during a job interview is “What are your strengths?” Having a firm knowledge of what you can offer a potential employer will help you sell ...

According to a new study, 46 percent of organizations surveyed believe the skills gap within their organization has grown in scope or depth within the past two years. It’s a worse problem at larger ...

Showcasing soft skills like mentorship and collaboration can go a long way in illustrating how you fit into the corporate culture. Hard facts like ROI and profit margins are easy to explain in an ...