Soft Skills Examples

A top 30 list of soft skills to help you grow

Examples of Soft Skills

30 Real World Examples of Soft Skills

These real world soft skills examples are experienced throughout professional careers and across industries.
[ Updated 7/15/2022 ]
  1. Adaptability
  2. Integrity
  3. Dependability
  4. Effective Communications
  5. Open-mindedness
  6. Teamwork
  7. Problem Solving
  8. Critical Thinking
  9. Organization
  10. Willingness to Learn
  1. Empathy
  2. Drive & Motivation
  3. Conflict Resolution
  4. Creativity
  5. Work Ethic
  6. Public Speaking
  7. Writing
  8. Non-verbal Communications
  9. Story Telling
  10. Flexibility
  1. Analysis
  2. Decision-Making
  3. Resourcefulness
  4. Troubleshooting
  5. Innovation
  6. Experimentation
  7. Taking Calculated Risks
  8. Patience
  9. Cooperation
  10. Growth Mindset
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“Given the critical need for soft skills now and in the future, training current employees is not enough. It is also crucial to ensure that new talent coming in the door is ready with the most critical skills on day one.”
– McKinsey & Company

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