Soft Skills

By Miriam Salpeter If you are extremely qualified, have terrific application materials, a targeted resume and you're interviewing for jobs, but always coming up with a silver medal, it's possible that you're bumping up against an elusive category: likability. Also known in the industry as "cultural fit," ...

When it comes to finding that first new job out of college or a new career, many applicants are told that they don't have the right skills. The result: Millions of positions go unfilled even though there are many more millions eager to find work. It's known as the skills gap, and though there's been no ...

Landing a job requires a lot more than just the right degree, experience or series of technical skills. "Soft" skills, otherwise known as emotional intelligence, may make a difference between an employee who can do the job and one who does it well. Soft skills include: leadership, written and verbal ...

By Susan Ricker When employers say they're having trouble filling open positions because of a lack of necessary skills, they aren't always talking about an inadequate number of math, science, technology, engineering or math experts. Soft skills -- a professional attitude, the ability to be punctual, ...

This article originally appeared on OnlineDegrees.com By Adam Stone Note to new grads: Your boss doesn't care if you can tweet like a pro. A recent survey shows employers aren't satisfied with the skills fresh graduates bring to the table. Most employers surveyed said new grads lack "soft skills," those ...

By Barbara Bellesi A new year is upon us, and it's time to get serious about those career resolutions you've made. Is your current skill set where it needs to be to get the job you want? Consider these skills as you work to launch the 2012 edition of yourself. ...

By Barbara Bellesi A new year is upon us, and it's time to get serious about those career resolutions you've made. Is your current skill set where it needs to be to get the job you want? Consider these skills as you work to launch the 2012 edition of yourself. ...

A lot of jobs that once were, aren't coming back. Ever. To look for what isn't there is a waste of time and an insult to your dignity. If you haven't noticed, the world has changed -- radically. The traditional yellow brick road to success and financial security has imploded. The path to a high-paying job ...

By Tony Morrison Ah, the skills section. It's on resumes, applications, and social media profiles. It's what most employers look to first when considering an employee. It sums up every job candidate's experience, expertise and career. ...