{"id":653,"date":"2022-04-21T07:23:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T07:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/?p=653"},"modified":"2023-06-26T08:47:20","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T08:47:20","slug":"hard-skills-vs-soft-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Hard Skills vs Soft Skills: What&#8217;s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you apply for a new job, you may be asked to talk about your soft skills and hard skills. A successful candidate should be able to highlight both of these skill sets to get the job they want. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to do that effectively it\u2019s important to understand the difference between hard skills vs soft skills and be able to provide relevant examples of each.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"builder-button\">  \n        <a href=\"\/goapp\/new-resume\" class=\"builder-banner__a\">Create your resume<\/a>\n    <\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hard Skills vs Soft Skills: What&#8217;s the Difference?\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills.png 768w, 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills\/#What_are_hard_skills\" >What are hard skills?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills\/#Here_are_just_a_few_hard_skills_examples\" >Here are just a few hard skills examples<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills\/#Why_are_hard_skills_important_to_train_for\" >Why are hard skills important to train for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills\/#What_are_soft_skills\" >What are soft skills?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills\/#Here_are_soft_skills_examples_that_may_better_illustrate_this_concept\" >Here are soft skills examples that may better illustrate this concept<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills\/#Why_are_soft_skills_important_to_train_for\" >Why are soft skills important to train for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills\/#What_skills_employers_look_for\" >What skills employers look for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills\/#How_to_include_hard_and_soft_skills_on_a_resume\" >How to include hard and soft skills on a resume?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills\/#How_to_highlight_your_skills_through_the_interview_process\" >How to highlight your skills through the interview process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills\/#Tips_what_skills_not_to_include_on_your_resume\" >Tips: what skills not to include on your resume<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills\/#Hard_skills_vs_soft_skills_a_summary\" >Hard skills vs soft skills: a summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_hard_skills_vs_soft_skills\"><\/span>What\u2019s the difference between hard skills vs soft skills?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When reading through a job description, you may come across qualities that are listed under \u201csoft skills\u201d and \u201chard skills\u201d. And, when composing your resume, you may also need to classify your skills as soft and hard.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, the difference between hard skills vs soft skills is quite clear and very easy to define.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hard skills are skills that are easy to measure<\/strong>. They are typically specific to a particular job and can be acquired through training: like the ability to code or translate text from one language to another.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Soft skills, on the other hand, are a bit harder to pin down and measure<\/strong>. These may include your personal qualities that may be helpful in a specific profession (like sociability) or more specific attributes (like negotiation skills) that may you have spent some time developing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When listing these skills on a resume, hard skills typically take their place in the areas where you hold specific <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/certifications-on-a-resume\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3935\">certifications<\/a>. Soft skills, on the other hand, can be described under personal qualities or illustrated in how you handled specific work situations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"748\" height=\"361\" src=\"http:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hard-soft-skills-examples.png\" alt=\"Hard and soft skills examples\" class=\"wp-image-3299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hard-soft-skills-examples.png 748w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hard-soft-skills-examples-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hard-soft-skills-examples-50x24.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n    <div class=\"builder-banner-top\">\n        <div class=\"builder-banner-top__title\">\n            You'll Never Find a Good Job\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"builder-banner-top__text\">\n            It\u2019s a job hunter\u2019s common fear, but we can help boost your chances!\n        <\/div>    \n        <a href=\"\/goapp\/new-resume\" class=\"builder-banner-top__a\">Click to use resume builder<\/a>\n    <\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_hard_skills\"><\/span>What are hard skills?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we\u2019ve mentioned above, hard skills are skills that are quantifiable and measurable. These are skills that you can train and your abilities can be certified.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_just_a_few_hard_skills_examples\"><\/span>Here are just a few hard skills examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge of a foreign language<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business analysis<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer programming and coding<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing and sales<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud computing<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to perform medical procedures<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge of the legal system<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copywriting<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO and so on.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list can be very long as almost every profession comes with a list of its own hard skills.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are just starting out in a new career that requires specific hard skills, you may be tested on them during the application process. For instance, your employer may ask you to do a trial assignment, which will be later evaluated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_hard_skills_important_to_train_for\"><\/span>Why are hard skills important to train for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard skills serve as the backbone of any profession. They are the reason we go to colleges and universities and spend years training to better very specific abilities. Hard skills may take a long time to acquire. But, once you do, they will serve as a solid base for getting your first job and furthering your career.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what is the best way to acquire new hard skills? This, of course, depends on the skills themselves and why you need to acquire them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"orange\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan to use these hard skills to seek formal employment, then it may be best to go the traditional way and apply to a college or university that specializes in teaching the skills you require. With a lot of modern professions, you can also take online courses to learn new skills or better existing ones. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This mostly applies to digital professions like web development, IT, coding and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_soft_skills\"><\/span>What are soft skills?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/soft-skills-for-resume\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4097\">Soft skills<\/a>, as we\u2019ve mentioned above, are much harder to measure compared to hard skills. And while soft skills can definitely be developed and even trained, there are very few options for proving your level in a specific soft skill with a test or certificate. On the other hand,<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/docs.wixstatic.com\/ugd\/cceaf9_ec9ed750296142f18efdd49f4930f6d3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a study by Wonderlic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mentions that 93% of employers find soft skills essential or very important when hiring new employees.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_soft_skills_examples_that_may_better_illustrate_this_concept\"><\/span>Here are soft skills examples that may better illustrate this concept<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social skills<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creativity<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negotiation skills<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration skills<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptability<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional intelligence<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teamwork ability<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership skills<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listening<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attention to detail<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punctuality<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patience<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to multitask<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decision making<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conflict resolution<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural awareness and sensitivity<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likeability<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem solving<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organization and more<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the skills above are often referred to by HR managers as \u201cpeople skills\u201d. While soft skills are not easy to evaluate, they are often listed in job descriptions and important requirements for various positions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_soft_skills_important_to_train_for\"><\/span>Why are soft skills important to train for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft skills are not as easy to measure as hard skills. What\u2019s more, for the majority of soft skills, you won\u2019t be able to present a certificate or diploma to prove your proficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that, soft skills are listed as important requirements for a lot of jobs and may have a direct effect on your success in a specific profession. In fact, according to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.linkedin.com\/2019\/January\/linkedin-releases-2019-global-talent-trends-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019 Global Talent Trends report by LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 89% of hiring managers say that when a new hire doesn\u2019t work out, it\u2019s the soft skills that are to blame.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"orange\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing soft skills is not as straightforward as learning new hard skills. In a lot of instances, soft skills are something that comes with experience \u2014 like negotiation skills or the ability to work in a team. Or, they may simply be part of your personality \u2014 like sociability, patience, creativity and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skills_employers_look_for\"><\/span>What skills employers look for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What hard skills an employer is looking for depends on the position you are applying for. Hiring managers may also require that you possess a certain level of specific hard skills, which can be proven with a degree, certificate or performing a test.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers are also increasingly interested in a variety of soft skills. In some cases, certain soft skills may actually be valued more than certain hard skills. For instance, a specific hard skill can be learned on the job, while some soft skills (like patience or dependability) may be much harder to develop.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the top soft skills for resumes include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work ethics<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dependability<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time management<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teamwork<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem solving<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal communication<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership and so on<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most jobs, you will need both hard skills and soft skills to succeed. In fact, employers are increasingly interested in what is referred to as hybrid skills. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hybrid skills<\/strong> are a combination of technical and non-technical abilities. What hybrid skills employers are interested in depends on the job itself. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, a company may be looking for a web developer with hard skills like software testing and debugging. But with that, they may also want the right candidate to potentially lead a team, which will require them to have leadership and communication skills.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_include_hard_and_soft_skills_on_a_resume\"><\/span>How to include hard and soft skills on a resume?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When composing your resume, you may want to consider including a skills section to highlight both hard and soft skills you possess that are relevant to the job you are applying for. You can put the skills section at the top of the resume and use bullet points to make sure they are easily noticeable to the hiring manager.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a bit more on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/bullet-points-on-a-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how many bullet points per job on a resume<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To decide what to include, go back to the job description and check what skills the employer has highlighted as the most valued. You may find this information under \u201crequired skills\u201d or \u201crequirements\u201d or another similar title.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more here:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-skills-to-put-on-a-resume\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what skills to put on a resume<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_highlight_your_skills_through_the_interview_process\"><\/span>How to highlight your skills through the interview process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also highlight some skills, especially soft skills, during the interview process. There are many different ways to do that. For instance:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can show that you are punctual and dependable by showing up for the interview on time.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can carefully listen to what the interviewer is saying and ask return questions to demonstrate active listening and attention to detail.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can give clear and thorough answers to show that you are an effective communicator.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can honestly talk about your weak points, career plans or mistakes in your previous position to demonstrate integrity.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to demonstrate your skills (both technical and non-technical) is by sharing experiences from your previous jobs. You can do this by presenting a previous work situation, work tasks and related challenges and explain how you handled them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_what_skills_not_to_include_on_your_resume\"><\/span>Tips: what skills not to include on your resume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skills you highlight on your resume should be relevant to the job you are applying for. As we\u2019ve mentioned above, the best strategy here would be look over the job description one more time and see what skills the employer would like to see on your resume. This can also give you a hint as to what skills not to list.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if you are applying for a managerial position, you will probably want to emphasize leadership, motivation and other similar soft skills in your application. On the other hand, other skills may not be relevant for the position or win you any extra points.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hard_skills_vs_soft_skills_a_summary\"><\/span>Hard skills vs soft skills: a summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both hard skills and soft skills are important when applying for a job.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard skills are defined and measurable abilities like the knowledge of foreign languages, coding, etc.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft skills are a bit harder to define and often have to do with personal qualities and people skills like communicability, reliability and so on.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make your resume more effective, include a skills section. Go over the job description one more time and list hard skills and soft skills that would be the most valued by your new employer.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid mentioning skills that are not relevant to the job. Keep in mind that your resume shouldn\u2019t be over a page long.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A job interview is a good way to demonstrate your soft skills. You can do that by being punctual, listening actively, offering ideas, providing examples from previous employment and more.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that you have found the examples useful and now have a better idea about hard skills vs soft skills \u2014 and how you can highlight each of these in your resume and during the job interview. Learn more about how to best present yourself to an employer in our post on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-makes-you-stand-out-from-other-candidates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes you stand out from other candidates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n    <div class=\"builder-banner\">\n        <div class=\"builder-banner__title\">\n            Build your perfect resume in&nbsp;a&nbsp;snap\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"builder-banner__text\">\n            Use templates created by HR pros to make your resume and cover letter catch the recruiter's eye.\n        <\/div>    \n        <a href=\"\/goapp\/new-resume\" class=\"builder-banner__a\">Create your resume<\/a>\n    <\/div><div style='text-align:left' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you apply for a new job, you may be asked to talk about your soft skills and hard skills. 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