How to Use soft skills in a Sentence

soft skills

plural noun
  • These are not soft skills in the dismissive sense.
    — Drew McLellan, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026
  • At the same time, soft skills remain one of the most valuable currencies in the business world.
    — Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Although hard skills are important, soft skills are just as crucial, according to the guide.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
  • Emphasize the soft skills in workforce planning and training.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Limiting screen time at school has helped cultivate those soft skills, Ortiz said.
    — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
  • Here are four soft skills worth targeting this summer, and what building them actually looks like.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Because the same soft skills needed to maintain a relationship are just as vital in the workplace.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • To put it simply, humans remain uniquely positioned to demonstrate soft skills.
    — Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • And so the man offered more economic clout; the woman would offer soft skills, would offer agreeableness.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • Presence, empathy and perspective aren’t soft skills.
    — Cindy MacHles, Forbes.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Having this precious knowledge is the key to developing the other soft skills that can ensure longevity.
    — Venkata Kondepati, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026
  • And so there's a fundamental lack of opportunity to learn the soft skills that a white collar employee needs.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 6 May 2026
  • Practicing soft skills is pivotal to that preparation, Villalobos said.
    — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
  • Prioritize Transferable Skills Hire for soft skills and train the rest when ramp time is low, as soft skills are the hardest thing to teach.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • And yet after graduating, most of my students will be looking at job descriptions that mention creativity, one of the most desirable soft skills.
    — Sabrina Habib, The Conversation, 13 May 2022
  • Invest In Soft Skills Development Don’t overlook soft skills.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • And there’s a tangible financial incentive for young grads to successfully leverage AI while pairing it with soft skills.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 May 2026
  • Leaders set the tone by reinforcing that judgment, reflection and learning from mistakes are strategic capabilities, not soft skills.
    — John Akkara, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026
  • It was often viewed as corporate fluff—soft skills and training manuals that distracted from technical implementation.
    — Peter Fitzgibbon, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • In this digital age, where social media headlines and opinions often bleed into each other, the soft skills and students’ capacity for civil discourse go hand in hand, Katz said.
    — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
  • These crucial soft skills, highly valued by employers, are cultivated through real-world experience rather than academic transcripts.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • These early experiences help kids build communication skills, learn about teamwork, planning, and personal finance, develop soft skills, and grow in independence.
    — Vanessa Duplessie, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • In response, many organizations are embedding soft skills and strategic reasoning into development programs to ensure future finance leaders can think on their feet and build deep relational trust.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Consequently, young adults' well-being is impacted, and career development is hindered as vital soft skills, once naturally acquired, now demand intentional effort.
    — Kim Meninger, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Cultivating portable skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability is paramount, with 92% of companies valuing soft skills highly.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Scientific American spoke with Elkins-Tanton about leadership, team building and leveraging soft skills in an extremely technical career.
    — K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 9 May 2026
  • Less visible soft skills, such as active listening, adaptability, emotional regulation and self-awareness, can significantly impact how leaders navigate challenges and support their teams over time.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
  • In many cases, the strongest candidates will combine technical fluency with elevated soft skills, namely judgment, adaptability and communication.
    — Anthony Donnarumma, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Professionals are advised to diversify their skill sets across various domains, integrating technical expertise with crucial soft skills like communication and leadership.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Seven of the top 10 skills on the rise last year were soft skills, according to a 2025 LinkedIn report, including conflict mitigation, adaptability, and public speaking.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 May 2026

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