Soft Skill
Allows people to interact effectively and productively, both within the
workplace and outside of it.- BizLibrary
Describes personal attributes thatindicate a high level of emotional
intelligence.- TechTarget
Proficiency in a foreign language
Soft Skills
What’s the Difference
Technical Skills
DEFINITION
EXAMPLES
Subjective skills that are much harder to quantify.
Teachable abilities or skill sets that are easy to
quantify.
Technical and Soft Skills:
Good manners
Optimism
Sense of humor
Ability to collaborate
Empathy
A degree or certificate
Computer programming
Machine operation
Typing speed
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Sources: BizLibrary | Techtarget | American Management Association | The Balance
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75% of long-term job success depends on people skills, while only 25% on technical knowledge.
- Stanford Research Institute International and Carnegie Melon Foundation