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Soft Skills Series 2: Communication

William Woods Business

The 2014 GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey revealed that employers who seek recent MBA program graduates are particularly interested in communications skills, especially oral communication, followed by listening. The survey said that “on average, employers ranked communications skills twice as important as managerial skills.” MindTools’ short quiz can help you gauge your communication skills. But you […]

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October 23rd, 2014

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What are soft skills, why they matter?

William Woods Business

The hard skills vs. soft skills debate continues in today’s workplace. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, a majority of companies say that soft skills are just as important as hard skills when it comes to recruiting and hiring new employees. Though definitions may vary, soft skills are traits typically associated with one’s personality and […]

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October 14th, 2014

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