BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV6I5006,
     title={The Importance of Soft Skills, Hard Skills & Computer Skills in Day-to-Day Activities},
     author={V. S. P. Vamsi},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={6},
     number={5},
     pages={23--45},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV6I5006.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

Hiring managers usually look for two types of skills in the prospective candidates – hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills are job-specific skills which are attained by attending school or training programs or through experiential learning on the job. But if you’re looking for what other important skills hiring managers look for while screening resumes, read on as we explain soft skills and their importance. The phrase ‘soft skills’ is often used by employers, particularly when they are looking suitable candidates for jobs. You will almost certainly have heard big employers taking into consideration millennials, school leavers, university graduates, or perhaps simply ‘young people’ having the ‘soft skills’ needed in ‘today’s workplace’. A wide range of skills fall under the heading of ‘soft skills’. They are also often known as ‘transferable skills’. They include interpersonal skills, sometimes called ‘people skills’ or ‘social skills’, but go far beyond this area. Ironically, for many people, the so-called soft skills are often some of the hardest skills to develop. However, this does not mean that they cannot be learned or taught. Whether or not you are successful in your career may depend on how you relate to other people and to work: the so-called soft skills. Many people have characterised soft skills as those relating to Emotional Intelligence, the ability to recognise and manage your own and others’ emotions. However, in reality, they go beyond that, and into the wider realms of how you organise yourself and how you approach life. The good news is that you can learn and develop soft skills as well as hard skills. Hard skills are specific, teachable abilities that can be defined and measured, such as typing, writing, math, reading and the ability to use software programs. Soft skills are less tangible and harder to quantify, such as etiquette, getting along with others, listening and engaging in small talk. Hard skills are the abilities that can be measured and defined. The types of computer skills employers expect will vary depending on your career or industry. For example, if you’re applying for a job as an office manager, you will likely be required to have a basic knowledge of word processing programs, spreadsheets, email platforms and other communication tools. There are many other computer skills, however, that are commonly used across all industries that are important for most job applicants to know.

Soft Skills, Hard Skills, Computer Skills