7.3 Exit

1. The difference between hard skills and soft skills is best described as...

• 1. Hard skills get their name because they’re hard to measure and soft skills get their name because they’re easy to measure

• 1. Hard skills are technical skills that enable a person to complete specific tasks, where soft skills are personal attributes that allow a person to to thrive in more personal situations

• 1. Hard skills are needed in the trades and soft skills are needed in office jobs

• 1. Hard skills are learned on the job and soft skills are learned in school

2. Regarding the importance of hard skills vs. soft skills in the eyes of employers:

• 1. Employers greatly value hard skills over soft skills because they need to know what technical tasks you’re capable of doing

• 1. Soft skills have become less important to employers since more jobs are being done remotely, making personal interactions less important

• 1. Hard skills are the most important thing employers look for, where soft skills are a bonus if candidates have them

• 1. Employers have started to prioritize soft skills as one of the most important factors they look for in new hires

3. All of the following are examples of ways to gain skills EXCEPT

• 1. Formal education and certification programs

• 1. Internships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job experience

• 1. Seeking guidance from a mentor

• 1. Listing a skill on your resume that you don’t yet have, but plan to have in the future