Most common soft skills among IT professionals worldwide 2024
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In 2024, problem-solving emerged as the most sought-after soft skill among IT professionals worldwide, with 21 percent of respondents indicating they were actively developing this ability. Effective communication followed at 14 percent, while relationship building ranked third at 11 percent of IT professionals focusing on its development.
Interestingly, analytical thinking, often associated with technical roles, was being pursued by only five percent of professionals. Skills such as active listening, teamwork, and public presentation each accounted for around two percent of learning focus, suggesting a diverse range of interpersonal abilities being cultivated in the IT sector.
