His discovery: recruiters and employers are more interested in your soft skills.<\/strong><\/p>\n Em\u0151ke Starr, Head of HR at Prezi, backs this, saying their company looks \u201c for candidates with a solid foundation of soft skills and trust so that the rest can be built upon it.\u201d2<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n With today\u2019s workplace subject to rapid change and evolution, employers seem to be valuing skills that will remain steadfast more than hard skills, which could be rendered irrelevant by the time you\u2019ve become an expert in them.<\/p>\n If you want to impress recruiters in your next interview, ensure you\u2019re able to demonstrate these three soft skills, valued by top employers:<\/p>\n If you really think this is an attribute you possess, find a way to demonstrate that on your resume, in the lead up to the interview and in the interview itself.<\/p>\n Ranked as being one of the most highly desired qualities in a job candidate, your communication abilities need to shine through during the hiring process.3<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n Julie Sweet, CEO of a $16 billion company says, \u201cAn employee, even a very junior person, if they can articulately summarise a meeting, if they can put together a presentation and even emails that are really salient and to the point, they are so valued.”4<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n How do you prove your communication abilities?<\/strong><\/p>\n Related Content<\/strong>: How to Write a Professional Email<\/a><\/p>\n How much attention do you give the work you do? Jake Rozmaryn, CEO of Eco Branding, believes that attention is conscientiousness and that he\u00a0often sees \u201ccareless typing and formatting errors in applicant writing and work samples, cover letters, resumes, etc.\u201d5<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n But a well-written, grammatically correct email isn\u2019t enough to demonstrate your attention skills.<\/p>\n The ability to remain focused is a soft skill which encompasses a number of competencies: attention to detail, time management, and follow-through. These abilities show an employer you can confidently own and execute on an initiative or deliverable from beginning to end.<\/p>\n1. Use effective communication to win them over<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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