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That means workers in roles that typically require a lot of hard skills will need to buff up on soft skills.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
While there can be some subjectivity involved with hard skills, it's generally easy for employers to see whether or not you have those skills.
From Salon • Jan. 12, 2025
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- certifiable abilities
- job-specific knowledge
- resume builders
- the 'what' of the job
- technical skills
Possible Antonyms
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- people skills
- street smarts
- the 'how' of the job
- soft skills
- people smarts
