The Power of Soft Skills: How They Shape Your Career and Life

Key Vocabulary

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climb the career ladder

to advance to higher positions and more responsibility at work

climb the career ladder

convey the meaning

to communicate or express an idea so others understand it

convey the meaning

cultivate these skills

to develop and improve skills over time through practice

cultivate these skills

high-profile company

a company that is very well-known and gets a lot of public attention

high-profile company

intangibles

qualities that are harder to measure, like attitude or communication style

intangibles

lesser touted

not praised or talked about as much as something else

lesser touted

nuanced

subtle and involving small differences; not simple

nuanced

pedigree

a strong background or history that is respected (education, training, experience)

pedigree

reshaping the workforce

changing the kinds of jobs and skills that workers need

reshaping the workforce

resilient

able to recover and stay strong after problems or stress

resilient

tangible abilities

skills you can clearly measure or prove (like qualifications or experience)

tangible abilities

technical knowhow

practical knowledge of how to do technical tasks

technical knowhow