Video: What are soft skills and why do they matter?

Soft skills are the social capabilities you pick up from life experience. Employers value them because they mean you can go further than the technical skills that make you good at your specific job. This means that having good soft skills can set you apart from other candidates.

To get your head round soft skills and how you can develop them in under 2 minutes, check out this video:

Want to know more?

• For more info on soft skills, take a look at our detailed article.
• For advice on particular skills, browse our employability skills section.

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