{"id":9741,"date":"2023-06-16T14:42:19","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T17:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eseg.edu.br\/blog\/o-que-sao-soft-skills\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T00:24:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T03:24:21","slug":"what-are-soft-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eseg.edu.br\/en\/blog\/o-que-sao-soft-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Soft Skills: What are they and why are companies seeking them so much?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3841\" class=\"elementor elementor-3841\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dc5c1bd e-flex e-con-boxed sticky-no is-skin bg-el bg-inherit bg-light nochange-no bg-no bg-no box-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2dc5c1bd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b37a94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b37a94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Soft Skills: What are they and why are companies seeking them so much?<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20e3256b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20e3256b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Have you ever heard the term &quot;soft skills&quot;?<\/p>\n<p>In today&#039;s professional world, success is not limited to technical skills and specific knowledge of a field. This is where the famous &quot;soft skills,&quot; so highly valued by companies, come in.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In this article you will discover what they are and their importance in the job market.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are soft skills?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Soft skills are the behavioral and personal abilities a person possesses, related to how a professional interacts with others and with themselves in a variety of situations.<\/p>\n<p>They involve skills such as communication, collaboration, leadership, problem-solving, adaptability, empathy, emotional intelligence, teamwork, among others.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Unlike &quot;hard skills,&quot; which are specific abilities acquired through training and formal education, soft skills are more intrinsic characteristics, subjective abilities that are more difficult to measure and can be applied in different professional and even personal contexts.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The importance of soft skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To better understand the importance of developing social skills and how crucial they can be for landing a good job, we&#039;ve listed some reasons why they are so important.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.eseg.edu.br\/soft-skills-o-que-sao-e-como-adquiri-las\/\">Read more: Soft Skills: what they are and how to acquire them<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Improved communication and collaboration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Having good communication skills is essential in any work environment. The ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, listen attentively, ask relevant questions, and provide constructive feedback are soft skills that contribute to effective collaboration among colleagues, improving productivity and the quality of teamwork.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2- Effective Leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Soft skills are fundamental to the development of effective leaders. Inspiring, motivating, and influencing others, as well as making assertive decisions, are important characteristics for those in leadership positions. Leadership based on soft skills promotes cooperation and engagement among team members, resulting in a more productive and positive work environment.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3- Problem solving and decision making<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The ability to analyze complex situations, identify creative solutions, make data-driven decisions, and handle challenges efficiently are highly valued soft skills in companies. Problem-solving requires a combination of critical thinking, logical reasoning, and the ability to cope with adversity, allowing professionals to overcome obstacles effectively.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4- Adaptability and flexibility\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In a constantly changing world, adaptability and flexibility are fundamental. The ability to adjust to new situations, handle unexpected changes, and learn quickly is highly valued by companies. Professionals who possess these skills find it easier to navigate dynamic work environments and are more likely to adapt to constantly evolving demands.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5 \u2013 Emotional intelligence and empathy\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify, understand, and manage one&#039;s own emotions as well as those of others. Empathy, in turn, is the ability to put oneself in another&#039;s shoes, understanding their perspectives and emotional reactions. These soft skills are important for creating healthy and collaborative relationships, promoting a positive work environment.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why have companies been seeking soft skills?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As you may have noticed, these are fundamental skills in today&#039;s professional world, as they complement technical skills and help professionals stand out.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>According to the international recruitment and selection website <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.careerbuildercareers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">CareerBuilder<\/a>,<\/span> 77% of companies believe that socio-emotional skills are just as important in day-to-day work as technical skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Among the 5 most sought-after soft skills by companies are:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ethical principles;<\/li>\n<li>Trust;<\/li>\n<li>Positive attitude;<\/li>\n<li>Motivation;<\/li>\n<li>Teamwork.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As companies increasingly value collaboration, leadership, adaptability, and emotional intelligence, investing in the development and improvement of these skills becomes essential for achieving professional success.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it is important to seek opportunities to develop these skills throughout one&#039;s career, by attending lectures and workshops, proposing an individual development plan with the company manager, learning to prioritize teamwork, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/eseg.edu.br\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"> Faculty <\/a><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/eseg.edu.br\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">ESEG<\/a><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/eseg.edu.br\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">, from the Etapa Group<\/a><\/span>, Students are encouraged to develop soft skills from the beginning of their undergraduate studies, so that they are ready for the challenges of today&#039;s job market.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.eseg.edu.br\/\"><strong>Did you enjoy the content? 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Voc\u00ea j\u00e1 ouviu o termo \u201csoft skills\u201d? Atualmente, no ramo profissional, o sucesso n\u00e3o se resume apenas \u00e0s habilidades t\u00e9cnicas e conhecimentos espec\u00edficos de uma \u00e1rea. Nesse momento, entram as famosas &#8220;soft skills&#8221;, t\u00e3o valorizadas atualmente pelas empresas.\u00a0 Neste artigo voc\u00ea vai descobrir o que s\u00e3o elas e qual sua import\u00e2ncia no mercado de trabalho. O que s\u00e3o Soft Skills? As soft skills s\u00e3o as habilidades comportamentais e pessoais que uma pessoa possui, relacionadas \u00e0 forma como um profissional lida com o outro e consigo mesmo, nas mais diversas situa\u00e7\u00f5es. Elas envolvem compet\u00eancias como a comunica\u00e7\u00e3o, colabora\u00e7\u00e3o, lideran\u00e7a, resolu\u00e7\u00e3o de problemas, adaptabilidade, empatia, intelig\u00eancia emocional, trabalho em equipe, entre outras.\u00a0 Ao contr\u00e1rio das &#8220;hard skills&#8221;, que s\u00e3o habilidades espec\u00edficas adquiridas atrav\u00e9s de treinamento e educa\u00e7\u00e3o formal, as soft skills s\u00e3o caracter\u00edsticas mais intr\u00ednsecas, habilidades subjetivas que s\u00e3o mais dif\u00edceis de serem mensuradas e podem ser aplicadas em diferentes contextos profissionais e at\u00e9 pessoais. 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