Soft Skills: The missing piece in employability

Soft Skills: The missing piece in employability

India’s aspiration to become an economic superpower is intricately tied to its ability to leverage the demographic dividend and uplift disadvantaged regions. However, this ambition faces a significant challenge. As CNBC TV 18 reported, NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam has emphasised that India’s most urgent need for reform is bridging the education and skilling gaps. … Read more

Why putting ‘mad skills’ on your CV, such as acting on stage, could get you the job

Why putting ‘mad skills’ on your CV, such as acting on stage, could get you the job

Job applicants often list hobbies such as reading, cooking or going to the theatre on their CVs, even if this is not a must. Known as “mad skills”, hobbies and skills, such as learning Fon – a language spoken in Benin, West Africa – or a passion for marathons can really make a difference when … Read more

4 Soft Skills You Need to Run a Business

4 Soft Skills You Need to Run a Business

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Pour through higher-ed or seminar business texts relating to the qualities of an effective leader, and phrases like “analytical prowess,” “restless inventiveness” and “strength of will” tend to creep center stage. In my experience, however, placing too much emphasis on these (to be sure, often admirable) qualities … Read more

Jobs Are Disappearing — Here’s How to Future-Proof Your Career

Jobs Are Disappearing — Here’s How to Future-Proof Your Career

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Technological advancements are coming at us faster, and they’re transforming the workforce. By 2030, McKinsey researchers predict that 12 million of us will make a career pivot. That isn’t a bad thing, as long as you stay in control of the situation and take steps to future-proof … Read more