Source: Panorama magazine
Ann-Sophie Gnehm from the Swiss Stellenmarkt-Monitor (Job Market Index) has written a fascinating article in the “Panorama” magazine about the importance of soft skills on the employment market. Methodological competencies, self-competence and social skills are equally sought-after and, increasingly frequently, are being called for in job vacancy advertisements.
The experience of going on an exchange has been proven to strengthen a job-seeker’s personal profile. Many soft skills are broadened in our interaction with other people and cultures. An additional asset for the future.
The following 14 soft skills from a list drawn up by Pôle Emploi (the French national employment agency) are the most frequently requested on the Swiss Website job-room.ch.
Soft Skills | Frequency in job vacancy advertisements |
1. Team spirit | 1551 jobs |
2. Independence | 1010 jobs |
3. Organisational talent | 848 jobs |
4. Communication skills | 558 jobs |
5. Precision | 549 jobs |
6. Resilience | 334 jobs |
7. Creativity | 231 jobs |
8. Adaptability | 198 jobs |
9. Curiosity | 97 jobs |
10. Perseverance | 54 jobs |
11. Ability to react | 50 jobs |
12. Decisiveness | 43 jobs |
13. Negotiating skills | 23 jobs |
14. Objectivity | 17 jobs |