Skills demand in a digital economy
As demand for digital skills increases, so too does demand for candidates with a suite of soft skills to augment digital tools. But while we have a fairly good sense...
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Career development and essential skills: How do they go together?
In 2017, Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society (AWES) pitched a concept to the Government of Alberta to train career development practitioners to integrate the essential skills into their services. Through...
1 million at-risk workers could transition to health-care field: study
While a large number of Canadian workers may be at risk of losing their jobs to automation, one million of them possess three of the five key skills that will...
This soft skill will boost your employability
Employers are increasingly looking for candidates with strong critical thinking abilities. Through four phases – execute, synthesize, recommend and generate – a jobseeker or employee can work on this skill....
The Most Important Soft Skill?
What is the most important soft skill for career professionals? Several practitioners weigh in, with suggestions such as empathy, listening and curiosity....
Does Social And Emotional Learning Belong In The Classroom?
Asking if SEL should occur in a classroom is like asking if breathing should happen in the room. The real question is whether or not it should occur in a...
Infographic: How to show your soft skills on your resume
Simply listing one's soft skills on a resume isn't the most effective way to highlight those features. Instead, integrating soft skills into the cover letter or description of a past...
The Best Bootcamp For Soft Skills May Be The Oldest Camp
Summer camps help teach kids conflict resolution, problem-solving, customer service and teamwork - crucial skills for the future of work that many in younger generations are lacking....
Soft skills are what distinguish one job candidate from the next
With the coming of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its advanced robotics, emotional intelligence is one of the top 10 skills people will need to thrive in the work force...
What are “soft skills,” and how can employers identify them?
For any new recruit to fit into your corporate culture and be productive, soft skills are prerequisite. While resumes may sound impressive, assessing a job seeker for soft skills plays...