Over 50% recruiters give priority to soft skills, shows survey - Check what's in demand!

With the change in the work environment, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic that forced people to opt for remote work, soft skills have become more important than ever before. A recent survey found that around 57 per cent of recruiters give priority to soft skills. 

According to the survey by Hirect, 57 per cent of job positions posted on its platform in 2022 have strong communication and sales skill requirements. 

What kind of soft skills are in demand? Key Findings

According to the survey, the most desirable soft skills among recruiters are communication and sales. Also, recruiters value negotiation, team handling, and interpersonal skills in their candidates.

On the flip side, less than 4 percent of recruiters prefer people management as a soft skill. The survey also revealed that less than 5.7 percent are interested in job seekers with sole creativity as a soft skill.

"Recruiters expect their candidates to have a strong command of the language along with selling skills. This suggests that organizations might be attempting to expand their middle-level management and build their sales force to increase revenue. Consequently, jobseekers equipped with good communication skills and experience with sales are in high demand.

"This survey will help educate job seekers about the recent trends and shifts in demand for certain soft skills. It helped us in determining which soft skills organizations prioritize in their workforce. Additionally, it is also the platform to understand the disparity that exists between the skills that job seekers possess and the ones that are in demand." Raj Das - Global Co-Founder and CEO of Hirect India - said in a release. 

It is to be noted that the study gathered data from over 2.5 lakh job postings on the platform to objectively determine the most demanded soft skills.