People skills are needed in every type of job

When Irish employers are hiring, one of the first things they look for in candidates are strong interpersonal skills.

Also called “people skills”, these are linked to emotional intelligence, and in the modern era they are often referred to as “employability skills”.

In the past, it may have been possible to get away with poor communication skills if you were excellent at your job, but today, companies won’t tolerate surly, unresponsive staff.

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