Hard vs. Soft Skills

Hard Skills Knowledge and

occupational skills; i.e., what you can actually DO.

Soft Skills Character traits

and interpersonal skills that characterize your relationships with other people.

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What are they?

Hard Skills Examples

Are you the technology go-to person? If so, say so because tech skills are incredibly valuable today. Computer programming

PC and/or Mac proficiency

Competency with various software programs

Reading, writing and editing skills Research skills Computation skills

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Soft Skill Examples

Work ethic Leadership Empathy Collaborative skills Communication skills Listening skills Sense of humour Kindness

Sincerity Integrity Positivity Patience

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