Soft-Skills and Hard-Skills

Adaptability, or the art of learning to dance in the rain

Turning Intention into Action: The Power of Self-Discipline

In this article, we delve into the hidden power of self-discipline, its relevance in today's world, and offer practical methods to cultivate this vital skill.

The top 10 essential Soft-Skills in 2024: master your superpowers!

In 2024, the focus is more than ever on the crucial importance of these interpersonal skills. They are no longer just "nice to have", but real "must-haves".

Soft-Skills in the age of generative AI: a challenge for all

The advent of generative AI, with technologies like ChatGPT, is revolutionising our way of working. At Central Test, for example, our data scientists have redefined our natural language processing (NLP) program by using ChatGPT to gather data, thereby enhancing the detection of soft-skills in candidates through content expressed via Smart Interview.

The skills of the future - N°4 Human relations

In this final article of our series on the skills of the future, we'll explore the importance of human relations, how to measure and develop them to ensure our place in a future where technology is increasingly prevalent.

The Skills of the Future - N°3 Adaptability

The skills of the future: No. 2 Communication

In a constantly changing world, the art of effective communication becomes more than just a skill: it's a pillar upon which fruitful professional relationships, remarkable innovations, and exceptional careers are built.

The skills of the future: N°1 Critical Thinking

In this inaugural article of our series on future skills, we will explore the significance of critical thinking in an ever-evolving world.

The importance of soft skills in technical profiles

IT developers, engineers or maintenance technicians: technical profiles have a number of traits in common. They are generally technology enthusiasts who are passionate about their job, but whose personal qualities are often undervalued by recruiters.

The 5 essential soft skills to success

One cannot repeat it often enough: soft skills have become essential for success in today's professional world. Want to know the 5 essential soft skills to master in 2023? In this article, we will give you an overview of the key skills you can develop in your professional life and not only.

Soft skills: The power of self-discipline - become the person you admire!

Self-discipline is a pivotal skill that enables the acquisition and development of other skills such as perseverance, resilience, commitment, stamina, self-motivation, self-confidence, rigour, organisation, autonomy, and so on.

Soft-skills: How to develop critical thinking skills for managers?

Critical thinking is one of the most sought-after skills in business today. Critical thinking not only contributes to effective decision-making but also accurately assesses the complexity of the world in which we live and facilitates the search for original solutions. 

Soft skills: Can empathy be learned and developed?

Empathy is one of the most sought-after soft skills in the workplace because it is an essential factor in human interaction and achieving well-being.

Soft skills: 3 tips for developing resilience in the midst of change

We are all in the same boat: no one is spared from failures and the unpredictability of life. However, there’s one difference: those who are resilient do better.

What makes a salesperson successful today?

The added value brought by good salespeople comes from their customer focus and expertise because, much more than just selling, they also have to be a consultant, facilitator, and challenger, bringing unique expertise and a range of different experiences along with them.

Focus on cross functional skills : managerial courage

Specific to managerial functions, this cross-functional skill is highly valued in all managerial positions.

Focus on cross-functional skills: the sense of organisation

In this article, we highlight a skill that is sought by most companies: organisation skills. A powerful guarantee of performance and efficiency, this skill is required in all types of positions.

Focus on cross-functional skills: Learning Agility

Among the range of transversal skills, learning agility stands out as a key skill to evolve favorably in this new era of work. Let's see what it means, what makes it up and how to develop it.

The skills your teams need to better perform

Soft skills are the skills we will need to bank on when carving out a place for ourselves, and understanding and embracing the transient nature of this new work environment. These skills are the new key to success and fulfilment.

Hiring right by looking at the right skills

Most companies today focus on hiring the right talent for a given job. While companies invest a lot in background checks and getting the structure of the interview right to find the right talent, many tend to miss out on using a data-driven approach for their hiring process.

Self-knowledge: The basis of everything!

We will see, through different examples, how self-knowledge has become an essential daily soft-skill in both the professional and personal spheres.

How to strengthen Resilience by developing Acceptance and Growth Mindset?

Resilience - We have come across this word quite often in the recent past. Resilience as we know is the ability to bounce back when faced with challenging or difficult situations.