The Power of Soft Skills

On this episode of Drowning in the Tech Talent Pool, John Light and Gianna Driver, the CHRO of Exabeam, discuss the importance of looking for potential in candidates rather than specific experiences when hiring. They reference a study that found 82% of the time, it was soft skills that caused hires to fail. They also discuss the need for reskilling, diversity of thought, and quantifiable results on resumes. Lastly, they emphasize the importance of adding value to relationships and creating a psychologically safe work environment.
Timestamps:
[00:00:01] Tech talent pool success: Love work, stay secure, be authentic.
[00:04:14] Understand value, quantify impact, demonstrate results.
[00:06:10] Finding potential in candidates.
[00:11:09] Find right candidate through structured process.
[00:14:31] Reinventing yourself: yes, diverse skillset needed.
[00:18:29] Diverse career paths, effort, attitude, time.
[00:20:40] Improve self, seek joy, build career.
[00:23:52] Empower self, align mission, gain confidence.
[00:27:25] Exchange value to build relationships.
[00:31:06] Making impact in Philippines: Project Pearl.

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