How to AI Proof Your Role
Employers in all industries list soft skills as an imperative ability that they look for in prospective employees. “Soft skills” may seem like an inherent personality trait.
Some key soft skills that employers articulate as being in increasingly high demand include:
Communication
Communicating technical ideas to non-technical audiences (finance, operations, senior management). Your ability to answer questions directly (with examples of previous solutions) and not dance around the answer is also a big way that they evaluate your communication skills.
Collaboration
Hiring managers typically want to understand how you work as part of a larger team, and lately working with cross-functional teams is becoming more important. Are you able to share examples of work completed through working with other departments? Are you able to consolidate your solutions with other teams to deliver the end product?
Problem-Solving
You could be asked random conceptual questions about unrelated topics, OR examples of past problems, and how you solved them as well as the impact to the intended audience are ways to demonstrate your problem-solving experience.
Adaptability
Few things change faster than technology and being able to demonstrate how you have learned new skills by articulating what you are currently learning are strong ways to demonstrate adaptability.
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy toward customers and colleagues, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and strong communication will matter more than ever. While technical tools can solve problems, it’s human judgment, understanding, and connection that ensure those solutions are embraced and effective.
💡 Tip: Showcase Soft Skills Through Storytelling
Soft skills often are the deciding factor when deciding between two or multiple candidates that share similar technical qualifications. By preparing real examples and demonstrating strong communication throughout the interview, you’ll set yourself apart, not just as a great tech expert, but as a valuable team player.