HR 101: How job seekers and recruiters can highlight soft skills

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 4 Min Read

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Job applicants fill their resumes with numbers, outcomes and results that highlight their professional accomplishments. But what about the less quantifiable skills that can truly make a prospective employee shine? 

While hard skills like software prowess, certifications and other technical qualifications are important to workplace success, recruiters are increasingly seeking out soft skills like empathy, effective time management and teamwork, says Rachel Hamann, director of market research at AllCampus, a learning and development platform. 

Alyssa Place
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Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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