Soft skills companies want in their job prospects

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Thanks to CareerBuilder’s Susan Rickler for this.

According to a CareerBuilder survey, companies say the 10 most popular soft skills they look for when hiring are: (Think about using these keys in your cover letter and/or resume.)

  • Strong work ethic (73 percent)
  • Dependability (73 percent)
  • Positive attitude (72 percent)
  • Self-motivation (66 percent)
  • Team-oriented (60 percent)
  • Organization and multitasking (57 percent)
  • Performing under pressure (57 percent)
  • Effective communication (56 percent)
  • Flexibility (51 percent)
  • Confidence (46 percent)

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