When the CV stays silent, soft skills speak volumes. Your job is to listen where paper doesn’t.
Recent trends
- 89 % of bad hires are due to a lack of soft skills.
- 62 % of companies are expanding geographic hiring through skills-based hiring.
- AI tools detect communication and behavioural patterns key to soft skills.
How to do it well
- Use digital assessments to measure empathy, teamwork, critical thinking.
- Run simulations or role plays to observe behaviour in real-world scenarios.
- Augment with AI that detects emotional or collaborative language patterns.
Authentic closing
The CV opens doors, but soft skills keep them ajar. That’s where future-fit professionals shine.
Infographic – Sources
- 89 % of poor hires due to lack of soft skills: Skills-Based Hiring Trends & Statistics for 2025 – WeCreateProblems. (wecreateproblems.com)
- 62 % of companies widening search through skills-based hiring: same report. (wecreateproblems.com)
- Importance of soft skills in technical roles: LinkedIn Global Talent Trends. (LinkedIn Business Solutions)
