Hard Skills vs Soft Skills

Drag each skill to the correct category: Hard Skills or Soft Skills

Hard Skills

Technical skills you can learn and measure

Soft Skills

People skills that help you work with others

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What's the Difference?

Hard Skills

  • Technical skills you can learn through books, classes, or training
  • You can measure your progress with tests or certifications
  • Examples: coding, math, reading, typing, using tools
  • Usually specific to certain jobs or activities
  • You learn these skills through study and practice

Soft Skills

  • People skills that help you work well with others
  • Harder to measure, but you can see them in how people act
  • Examples: teamwork, communication, patience, creativity
  • Useful in almost any job or situation
  • You develop these skills through experience and social interactions