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Job Search (2/4) | Hard Skills, Soft Skills and What Really Matters to Recruiters

This article addresses the importance of Hard Skills and Soft Skills in the recruitment process, integrated in a section about the changes in how recruiters and candidates meet. The piece highlights that, while Hard Skills are responsible for opening the door to interviews, it is Soft Skills that effectively determine whether the candidate can advance in the process and be selected. The article is part of a 2026 Practical Survival Guide in the Job Market, focused on job search strategy.

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