5 Key Soft Skills

As part of our research project entitled the “Educational, Social and Health Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Graduates’ Transitioning into the Workplace” funded by the Collaborative Research Fund of the HKSAR Research Grants Council (Project Code: C7086-21G), we interviewed HR managers and employers working in professional services about their views towards graduates’ transition to the workplace.  

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Our infographic highlights five essential soft skills employers expect: communication, time management, resilience, proactiveness, and teamwork. While these skills seem straightforward, HR managers shared valuable insights on graduates’ strengths and areas for improvement.

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