Soft skills are very helpful when it comes to landing jobs. Many employers may look over your educational background and credentials, but they really dive into the soft skills area. Soft skills are what makes a person stand out. In areas of high demand, it often takes more than just being qualified for a job. During my "job search" I came across many soft skills that were simply being repeated by employers. Communication, leadership, technical/computer, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills were some of the main traits that employers desire their employees to have.
Like many other people, I do not really like to rate myself. I am usually more apt to downgrade my abilities than really show them off. As far as communication skills go, I would probably give myself an 8 on a scale of 1-10. I love to talk to people, but not in front of big crowds or very important people. To improve this skill, I would probably work on my public speaking skills. I would give myself a 9 on technical/computer skills. I am pretty at figuring things out when it comes to computers and technology. If it is something that I am unsure of, I am bound to figure it out in a short amount of time. I rate myself a 7 when it comes to problem-solving skills. I am very anti-conflict in most situations. I give myself a lower rating because I would rather stay out of the problem then try to fix it. Lastly, I rate myself a 9 on interpersonal skills. I am very good at working well with others. My anti-conflict attitude really helps this skill when it comes to working with people that may have different views than I do.
Being qualified for a job does not always ensure that you will get it. Having good soft skills could make you stand out from the rest in the eyes of the employer. These skills may not only increase your chances of landing a job, but excelling at it.
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