The importance of soft skills is underrated. Technical skills are important, sure, but I would much rather work with an "average", friendly teammate than an insufferable genius.
^this this this! Hard skills can be learned, good soft skills are more difficult to incubate.
All the best companies I've worked for have had a bias toward hiring people who will easily fit in. People with small egos, people who want to help, people who show up.
All the best companies I've worked for have had a bias toward hiring people who will easily fit in. People with small egos, people who want to help, people who show up.