Question

according to the article, what is the primary reason employers value soft skills in job applicants?
they indicate a candidates potential to adapt, overcome challenges, and work well with others.
they demonstrate a candidates extensive formal education and advanced degrees.
they guarantee a candidates superior technical abilities and specialized knowledge.
they ensure a candidates willingness to work long hours and prioritize work over personal life.
which of these is not a communication skill mentioned in the article?
speaking clearly
using big words
actively listening
giving feedback

Explanation:

First Question (Primary reason employers value soft skills):

Soft skills relate to interpersonal and adaptive abilities. The first option matches this as it talks about adapting, overcoming challenges, and working with others. The second is about formal education (not soft skills), the third about technical abilities (hard skills), and the fourth about work - life prioritization (not a typical soft - skill - related employer value).

Communication skills like speaking clearly, actively listening, and giving feedback are about effective interaction. Using big words is not a core communication skill as good communication is about clarity and understanding, not using complex vocabulary for the sake of it.

Answer:

A. They indicate a candidate's potential to adapt, overcome challenges, and work well with others

Second Question (Which is NOT a communication skill):