20 Transferrable Skills Employers Should Prioritize When Hiring

Today’s job candidates are more qualified and skilled than ever. While this can be a boon to businesses looking to hire top talent, it can also complicate the hiring process, making it difficult to determine which candidates have the necessary expertise and will fit best.

Looking for particular skills in each candidate can be a way to narrow down a pool of great candidates to a select few. Below, 20 Forbes Business Council members share specific hard or soft skills they prioritize when selecting new employees. Read on to learn how they balance technical expertise with cultural fit to ensure a candidate’s alignment with the company’s mission and goals....

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