The Most In-Demand Hard and Soft Skills

Hard and soft skills that employees need to succeed in the workplace is a hot topic. “Soft skills are interpersonal skills that give us the ability to get things done, and hard skills are quantifiable and teachable,” wrote Brandi Fowler, a LinkedIn News reporter. “Hard skills are the first things recruiters and hiring managers look for on resumes, and it is essential to match your skills with those on the job description.” Among the most sought-after hard skills are computer literacy and public speaking. Programming is also high on the list. Additionally, video editing and presenting are becoming more necessary—even if the role isn’t specifically in production. “If you are applying for a banking and finance job, you will stand out if you are good at editing videos. You may get hired because, on top of your banking skills, you can help edit the team’s training videos or CEO’s recorded town hall speech,” said Eric Sim, an author, lecturer, and investor.