You can teach someone how to fix a water heater, but if they don’t make a customer feel comfortable in their own home, technicians will struggle to be successful in their career. Since technical ...

You’ve probably heard this common interview advice: Talk about your soft skills because employers love soft skills. (After all, all those “About us” pages they tell you to thoroughly study mention ...

Want your resume to stand out? Listing the right skills can make all the difference. This article provides examples of skills to list on a resume, focusing on both hard and soft skills that employers ...

Are you wondering which skills to list on your resume to make a strong impression on employers? In this article, we’ll outline both hard and soft skills that can boost your employability in 2025. From ...

I will be writing about my internship experience this summer and what hard and soft skills helped me to excel. Internships are a time for young professionals to gain experience, grow personally, and ...

Lianne is CEO of MindTough® and creator of Tough Stuff™. MindTough® are on a mission to revolutionize leadership through human connection. We need to retire the phrase "soft skills." Self-reflection.

Traditional engineering schools and workplaces have long prioritized hard skills over soft skills such as critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. From my experience working as an ...

Given that today’s much-needed hard skills may not be needed at all as soon as 2030, when hiring it may be best to look at ...

Hard skills are essential for a successful tech career. Many tech positions require specific knowledge and specialized technical skills to perform crucial job functions. However, don't underestimate ...

The terms “soft skills” and “hard skills” were introduced by the U.S. Army over 50 years ago to differentiate the interpersonal skills from the technical skills needed in combat. Many argue that this ...

A data scientist who writes flawless code might receive a bonus and public praise. The colleague who prevents a team conflict from escalating—by listening, empathizing, and guiding people back to ...

Editor's note: Appearing online at scmr.com on the third Wednesday of each month, the Academy looks at education within the supply chain. If you are interested in future topics, you can see a full ...