Soft skills e sua demanda no mercado de trabalho

Abstract

Soft skills (interpersonal skills) have stood out in the labor market because of their characteristics and applications in the corporate environment. The qualities sought by employers may vary according to the availability of the position, however, there must be something that adds value to the company to justify the investment in the worker. Because it is not a technical skill, soft skills are qualities to be explored rather than defined, due to the fact that they are more specific and require observation to determine their real existence. The modernization of the labor market made soft skills no longer important to become fundamental, with more appreciation and importance for the achievement of professional success. This research has as main objective to present the importance of developing soft skills for an individual's career. As a secondary objective, it is intended to raise the characteristics that entrepreneurs most look for in an employee when recruiting or promoting, and indicate these specific attributes. In addition, the characteristics most sought after by the job market will also be verified. The data present in this study were collected through a bibliographical survey, with a predominantly qualitative characteristic, of a descriptive and explanatory nature. The results indicate that soft skills are a fundamental part of valuing the individual, and are responsible for maintaining them in the labor market due to their importance in organizations.