“I don't use the word ‘soft’ skill intentionally. I really don't like that word. There are no soft skills or hard skills; all skills are created equal,” Kathryn Harper, a professional development CV writing expert, told our audience during a digital event earlier this year.
Her point is that what many who work in career development refer to as soft skills, or those qualities that define how an individual might work with others or handle challenging situations, are just as important as technical expertise, and many recruiters seem to agree.
In this edition of Career Hub, I’m sharing what recruiters from leading organizations have told us about what they look for in job candidates from a non-technical perspective. Plus, new job postings from USAID, DT Global, and much more.
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Justin Sablich
Justin is a contributing writer and editor who previously led Devex’s careers content strategy. Before joining Devex, Justin served as the managing editor of Springwise, covering sustainable and climate-tech innovation across all business sectors. He also spent over 13 years as an editor and writer for the New York Times, specializing in digital content production and strategy while producing written and multimedia content on a range of topics, including travel, sports, and technology.
