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LinkedIn's Global Talent Trends Report found that over 90% of organizations consider soft skills to be equally important or more important than hard skills during hiring.
LinkedIn's Global Talent Trends Report found that over 90% of organizations consider soft skills to be equally important or more important than hard skills during hiring.
True
Soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving abilities, are easier to demonstrate than hard skills.
Soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving abilities, are easier to demonstrate than hard skills.
False
According to the research mentioned, hard skills (technical skills) account for 85% of job success, while soft skills contribute only 15%.
According to the research mentioned, hard skills (technical skills) account for 85% of job success, while soft skills contribute only 15%.
False
The dictionary definition of 'communication' focuses solely on the transfer of information from one person to another.
The dictionary definition of 'communication' focuses solely on the transfer of information from one person to another.
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The practical definition of communication provided in the text includes the concept of achieving a desired effect.
The practical definition of communication provided in the text includes the concept of achieving a desired effect.
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89% of employers attributed successful hires to a lack of soft skills.
89% of employers attributed successful hires to a lack of soft skills.
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The research cited in the text was conducted solely by Harvard University.
The research cited in the text was conducted solely by Harvard University.
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The text suggests that soft skills are primarily responsible for effective collaboration and positive work environments.
The text suggests that soft skills are primarily responsible for effective collaboration and positive work environments.
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Effective communication involves both conveying information and achieving a desired effect.
Effective communication involves both conveying information and achieving a desired effect.
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The text suggests that hard skills are more important than soft skills for overall job satisfaction.
The text suggests that hard skills are more important than soft skills for overall job satisfaction.
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