Mariana Delgado says that programming is just the starting point today—soft skills have become crucial in tech recruitment. While mastering code and logic was once enough, companies now demand more.
Despite tech’s appeal, attracting qualified talent remains tough—47% of companies struggle to recruit, according to a 2024 Qibit study. What sets candidates apart today are communication, collaboration, adaptability, and teamwork—soft skills still often undervalued in a tech-heavy world.
A 2024 McKinsey report predicts soft skills will be 30% more important by 2030, especially critical thinking, creativity, empathy, and complex problem-solving. Emotional intelligence—handling feedback, bouncing back from failure—is as vital as coding. Combining technical and behavioral skills unlocks career growth beyond just management roles.
The shift is clear: firms are investing in personal development and values-based hiring. The tech world is all about people who code and connect. Because programming languages change—but soft skills endure.
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