Skills in Demand

Employers look for employees with two skill sets: hard/technical skills and soft skills.

Hard skills are specific, teachable abilities that can be defined and measured, such as typing, writing, math, reading and the ability to use software programs.

Soft skills are less tangible and harder to quantify, such as etiquette, getting along with others, listening and engaging in small talk.

So what are the top skills New Brunswick employers look for? How can you build these skills?