Hard skills are abilities specific to the job and/or industry.

Generally,
these are more technical skills you learn in school, certification
programs, training materials or experience on the job. Hard skills
might include proficiency in things like:

 Software
 Foreign languages
 Operating certain equipment or machinery

Soft skills, on the other hand, are abilities that can be applied in any
job. Often, soft skills may be referred to as “people skills” or “social
skills” and include proficiency in things like:

 Communication
 Customer service
 Problem-solving
 Time management
 Leadership

Hard skills are usually teachable while soft skills are typically
personality traits much harder to develop, and therefore extremely
valuable to employers. In most cases, your soft skills can enhance
your hard skills. For example, if you’re a detail-oriented software
developer skilled in a computer programming language, you’ll likely be
able to catch errors and correct issues in the code you and your team
create.

As a job seeker, it’s important to highlight your best hard and soft
skills to position yourself as a well-rounded candidate. It’s also helpful
to consider how the two types of skills relate to one another and the
job so you can speak to this in your next interview.