Youth Employment Insights Podcast

Mastering Soft Skills for Job Success


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In today's competitive job market, technical skills alone are often insufficient for securing employment and excelling in one's career. Employers increasingly prioritize candidates with strong soft skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, time management, relationship building and emotional intelligence. Research by Harvard University reveals that 85% of job success stems from well-developed soft and people skills, while only 15% results from hard technical skills. Deloitte predicts soft skill-intensive jobs will grow 2.5 times faster than other roles. This podcast seeks to provide practical insights, strategies, and real-life examples to help listeners like our Generation Kenya Alumni to cultivate and master these essential soft skills, thereby enhancing their employability and career prospects.

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Youth Employment Insights PodcastBy Generation Kenya