Many jobs require consistent, if not constant, interactions with other people. So naturally, employers expect you to have strong interpersonal skills. 

Wondering what are those exactly and how to best describe them on your resume? Get the answers to these questions and more from this guide. 

What are Interpersonal Skills?

Interpersonal skills, also known as people skills, are abilities you use to communicate well with others, build rapport, and diffuse any lingering tensions. It’s a wide group of soft skills, which includes everything from active listening and empathy to adaptability, teamwork, and non-verbal communication. 

In simpler words, people with strong interpersonal skills know how to get along well with others. And that’s an important quality employers seek in almost every industry. For instance, 62% of employers say that graduate medical students must possess strong interpersonal skills (on top of functional knowledge).  Likewise, strong people skills are necessary if you want to advance to a leadership position. A ten-year study found that strong interpersonal skills impact positively workers’ mobility, promotion chances, and salary growth. …

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