Capability development: hard skills vs soft skills
Hi ! Today I want to focus on the hard vs soft skills.
Nowadays, there is an important discussion between sof and hard skills. Hard skills are specific abilities, or capabilities, that an individual can possess and demonstrate in a measured way.
Possessing a hard skill connotes mastery and an expertise within the individual to perform a specific task or series of tasks to complete a job. Hard skills are demonstrable and quantifiable; individuals who possess hard skills can be tested to prove their capacity in each hard skill they possess. Examples of hard skills are:
- Proficiency in a foreign language
- A degree or certificate
- Computer programming
source: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills-2063780
Soft skills, on the other hand, are characteristics or capabilities that are nearly impossible to quantify or measure in an objective way. Thus, judging one's soft skills is a subjective exercise. Soft skills are often called interpersonal skills or people skills. Examples of soft skills are:
I think a good balance between hard and soft skills is very important on professional developtment. I hope you find it as interesting as I did !
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