From: Responsible team players wanted: an analysis of soft skill requirements in job advertisements
Skill cluster | Coefficient | r | Count |
---|---|---|---|
ability to work with children | 0.192 | 0.3 | 370 |
delegation skills | 0.095 | 10.2∗∗ | 117 |
respectful | 0.090 | −0.3 | 254 |
managerial skills | 0.083 | 3.0 | 146 |
reasoning skills | 0.072 | −10.6∗∗ | 91 |
empathy | 0.067 | −1.3 | 576 |
ability to maintain confidentiality | 0.059 | −0.7 | 290 |
sensitivity | 0.056 | 3.0 | 208 |
ability to adapt | 0.046 | 4.2∗∗ | 635 |
dedication | 0.042 | −4.6∗∗ | 923 |
flexible with hours | 0.040 | −0.3 | 1864 |
attentive | 0.039 | 2.2 | 124 |
marketing skills | −0.046 | −0.7 | 337 |
client skills | −0.045 | 3.2∗∗ | 975 |
ability to win new business | −0.040 | 2.2 | 269 |
ability to lead project teams | −0.037 | 3.7 | 200 |
curious | −0.036 | 4.1 | 149 |
diligent | −0.035 | −0.8 | 241 |
ability to present ideas | −0.034 | 2.7 | 149 |
courteous | −0.030 | 0.6 | 450 |
methodical | −0.028 | −1.1 | 1035 |
attention to detail | −0.028 | −1.1 | 7191 |
self starter | −0.026 | 3.0∗ | 904 |
analytical skills | −0.026 | 2.9∗∗ | 3972 |