Most Hiring Managers Think Soft Skills Are Just As Important As Hard Skills

As the job market evolves, hiring managers are increasingly looking to hire candidates with great soft skills—sometimes even if their hard skills are lacking. “Hard or technical skills can be taught more easily than soft skills, and in today’s tight labor market, employers are often hiring candidates who may not be 100 percent qualified for a job but have potential to grow into the role,” says CareerBuilder’s chief people officer, Michelle Armer. “Soft skills