If you’re in the midst of a job hunt, you probably think a lot about all of the things that are out of your control. The fact is, you can’t control the job market, the employer or recruiter’s time schedule or behavior, the traffic on the way to the interview…The list goes on and on. […]
Soft Skills Get the Green Light at B-Schools
The April 7 issue of BusinessWeek reminds job seekers that “soft skills”  are important and valued in the workplace.  (Note: my search for a link to this story reveals that an expanded version appeared online.) Business schools, including MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Emory, the University of Virginia and Babson College are offering management communications classes to teach “soft skills,” […]
Soft Skills for Your Job Search
What are “Soft” Skills? “Soft” skills, otherwise known as emotional intelligence, may make a difference between an employee who can do the job and one who does it well. Soft skills include: leadership, written and verbal communication, problem solving, motivation, interpersonal skills and creativity. Soft skills are transferable to any position; they do not rely […]