people skills
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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He said AI literacy is important - knowing what it is and does, as well as focusing on your people skills, showing your achievements, and not obsessing over long-term plans.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Career counselors are advising young adults to sharpen their people skills, develop AI expertise and be ready to pivot in a fast-shifting labor market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025
In recent years, Bieniemy has reportedly interviewed for 15 NFL head coaching jobs without landing an offer, making some question his people skills and others lambaste teams for passing him over so many times.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2024
He said Choi possesses “a comprehensive” operational understanding, along with the people skills necessary for the job.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2024
"Ouch. I give you a compliment, you give me a verbal kick to the face. We are gonna have to seriously review your people skills when all this is over."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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