HARD SKILLS VERSUS SOFT SKILLS

 

Many employers have decided that soft skills are more important than hard skills

What is the difference between hard skills and soft skills? Hard skills refer to the job-related knowledge and abilities that employees need to perform their job duties effectively. Soft skills, on the other hand, are the personal qualities that help employees really thrive in the workplace. Hard skills help you identify candidates who are good on paper, whereas soft skills indicate which of these candidates are good in person, too. This means that you need a good mix of hard and soft skills in every employee so that they can be successful in their role.

 

Soft skills are more often seen as personality traits you may have spent your whole life developing. They are called upon when you manage your time, communicate with other people or confront a difficult situation for the first time.

Key Skills

Hard Skills                                                                         Soft Skills

 

Physical Security                                                              Communication

Budget control                                                                   Employee Relations

Investigations                                                                     Customer focused

Equipment technology                                                       Build Relationships

Policy development                                                            Influence