Top 5 soft skills sought by employers

In 2023, there is no longer any question of recruiting a candidate solely on the basis of their technical knowledge. The skills that come down to personality, known as softskills, are equally important and of growing interest to employers.

Autonomy, curiosity, creativity, team spirit, flexibility and many other skills are sought during hiring interviews. Alphéa Conseil, a recruitment and strategy consultancy, shares with you the 5 softs skills most in demand by employers!

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1. Respect

The companies are looking for collaborators who possess effective communication and teamwork skills and who are able to thrive in a diverse and inclusive. Respect is a key element, involving respect for cultural differences, gender, opinions... It manifests itself in the ability to maintain positive working relationships, thus helping to improve the quality of life of the team. It also involves respecting colleagues, managers and customers.

However, the notion of respect goes beyond these aspects. employers are also looking for candidates who can respect the company's historical culture, recognize acquisitions and value existing know-how. This broader dimension is essential for fostering cohesion and continuity within the organization.

2. Team spirit

" Alone, we go faster; together, we go further ".

Here's a proverb that presents the whole point of having a team spirit and a sense of collective.This even surpasses the ability to work as a team.

In fact, having a team spirit means experiencing the pleasure of working in a group, interacting, sharing ideas and knowledge while working in the interests of the company. But that's not all! It also means knowing how to listen, respect others, be benevolent and feel happiness about others' successes. Cultivating a strong team spirit creates a harmonious and productive work environment, where team members support each other and work together to achieve outstanding results.

3. Agility

At a time when everything is changing at high speed, employers believe that the right candidate must know how to be agile...It's vital to be able to adjust one's trajectory to new decisions, missions, work environments and emerging technologies.

Highly sought-after, agility also calls for other faculties, namely: good stress management, quick job take-up, the ability to learn quickly and adapt to change, curiosity, etc. Employers appreciate candidates who demonstrate these competences, as they are able to meet challenges and thrive in an ever-changing environment.

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4. Emotional intelligence

Emotional intelligence in a professional setting may seem absurd. Yet it has never been more important than in recent years. In addition to becoming aware of one's own emotions and mastering them, the right candidate must perceive the emotions of others and make the right decisions accordingly.

The emotional intelligence therefore enables cadres to make informed decisions about company management, improve communication with employees, but above all create a caring work environment. In this way,emotional intelligence promotes lasting success in the professional arena.

5. Empathy

Empathy is a human quality that appeals to recruiters. Anglo-Saxons even call it a soft skill puissance. And that's because it allows you to understand the person you're talking to, to tune in to what they're saying and feeling, and then propose solutions that are ideally suited to the situation.

Thanks to empathy, interpersonal communication improves considerably, promoting harmonious relationships within company. This ability to put oneself in other people's shoes and respond to their needs contributes greatly to professional success and to the development of a fulfilling work environment.

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