What are the soft skills needed to excel in STEM fields?

Employers value soft skills across all occupational fields, including science, technology, engineering, and math. In conversations that we have with employers of all sizes, the soft skills they most often mention include the ability to:

• Work in a team;
• Communicate verbally;
• Make decisions and solve problems — often referred to as critical thinking skills;
• Obtain and process information; and
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work.