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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need to Build?

Success

Whether you are a hiring manager determined to build a winning team or a job-seeker searching for the perfect career, you need to know the difference between hard skills and soft skills. The relative importance of hard skills vs. soft skills can vary between industries and positions. So how do they differ?

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5 Ways to Include Soft Skills on Your Resume

Success

Listing your previous job responsibilities, technical skills and education is relatively straightforward. However, communicating intangible soft skills on your resume, like attention to detail, work ethic and people skills, can be more difficult. What are soft skills?

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5 Things to Do Before Your Next Job Interview

Success

Job interviews are no different. The more insight you have into your position and the company you’re interviewing for, the more poised you’ll be during your talk with the hiring manager. Do your homework before the day and you will be more confident , because you’ll be prepared for your job interview. We’ve all been there.

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Paying Candidates for Interviews: What Should Be Covered and Why?

Success

An airplane ticket to another interview. A skills test. But as all eyes are on mental health and wellness improvements in the workplace , employers are facing a new ethical dilemma: Should they pay candidates who interview? I’m pleased to share that @FoodShareTO will now be compensating folks ($75) for their interviews (approx.

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The Perfect Executive Assistant—Hard Skills or Soft Skills?

C-Suite Assistants

If you’re looking to hire a new EA or EA/PA, it’s critical to assess the balance needed between “hard” technical skills and “soft” skills, before you start the process. Often, soft executive assistant skills are the difference between an average EA and the perfect EA.

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Preparation tips include: Research the company, the mission statement and core values also, research new projects and programs they are offering.

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5 Ways To Save Money On Hiring Quality Talent In 2024

Allwork

To succeed, it’s time to consider bringing in skilled freelance talent who are available at affordable rates and ready when you need them — like yesterday. This approach provides flexibility throughout the duration of your project and for future opportunities. This applies to project-based or even long-term contracts.

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