Soft Skills and the World of Work
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A recruiter’s practical checklist for getting hired lists 11 concrete soft skills (integration, teamwork, communication, commitment, resilience, organization, motivation, curiosity, social media management, self‑confidence and reflection) and prescribes a CV structure with header, summary, education and project‑by‑project history including technologies and measurable results. It also describes hiring logistics: a 30‑minute remote interview (possible English screening and coding challenge) via Google Meet, typical 40h/week six‑month contracts for US/Canada clients, immediate openings, and advice to update equipment, be punctual and honest about skills.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Welcome
- 1:49Hard vs soft skills
- 4:47Top 11 soft skills
- 11:54Job market challenges
- 14:03Remote CV structure
- 19:05Remote interview goals
- 21:56Virtual interview tips
- 26:55Q&A
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