Question

Select the descriptions that accurately reflect examples of soft skills needed to earn or maintain a job.

Answer 1

In a recent Indeed survey of 1,000 hiring managers, we asked them to list the most important attributes of top performers at their company. The top five attributes they named were

Problem-solving
Effective communication skills
Self-direction
Drive
Adaptability/Flexibility

Other sought-after soft skills include:

Effective communication
Teamwork
Dependability
Adaptability
Conflict resolution
Flexibility
Leadership
Problem-solving
Research
Creativity
Work ethic
Integrity

Broad types of soft skills, which you can read more about below, include:

Communication
Problem-solving
Creativity
Adaptability
Work ethic