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soft skills

British

plural noun

desirable qualities for certain forms of employment that do not depend on acquired knowledge: they include common sense, the ability to deal with people, and a positive flexible attitude

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Those soft skills will serve you for life.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

They need to ensure students learn soft skills such as how to cooperate with others under pressure, navigate disagreements and deliver quality work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

As part of soft skills training, they are taught how to tie their hair neatly and greet customers.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

But in reality, it’s soft skills that are critical for navigating the workplace in the age of AI, says Ellevest CEO Sylvia Kwan.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

“I don’t think so. You need to work on some of your soft skills before I send you off to MIT. You need to be around your peers. Now, come on.”

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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