Monday, August 17, 2015

About those "soft skills"

When our students have a chance to ask industry vets "what is one area in which all technical students can use improvement," the answer is almost always this: "soft skills."  We've always warned high school students "don't neglect your English courses."  It's also why most CS programs require a public speaking course and additional higher level writing courses.  It would be a rare tech job that did not involve speaking with others, working in a team, or writing up documentation.

For college students trying to improve their soft skills and be more competitive in the job market, try these tips from Forbes.

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