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Evaluating the Demand for Soft Skills in Software Development

Faheem Ahmed, Luiz Fernando Capretz, Piers Campbell

IT Professional · 2012 · 160 citations · 14 references

Concepts

ComputingInformation SystemsInformation TechnologyAdvertisingSoftware EngineeringDigital AdvertisingSkill Demand AnalysisSoftware DesignDigital Skills DemandSkill Demand EstimationSoft Skills AssessmentSoft Skills DemandSoftware Development MethodologyTechnical Skills Demand

Abstract

An analysis of 500 advertisements for IT positions focuses on the soft skills mentioned in the ads, revealing which soft skills are in high demand for software development and which ones are neglected despite their importance.

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