Hard skills are skills learned through training or hands-on experience and include proficiency with specific software, tools, or other specialized skills. Soft skills are skills that don’t necessarily require training, such as "detail oriented" or "team player."
Hard skills are what recruiters are most likely to be searching for, where soft skills are hard to quantify and are less likely to be searched by a recruiter.
Keywords are words that appear frequently in the job description, but are not currently classified as skills. They’re company “buzzwords” you can incorporate into your resume, cover letter, or during your interview.
Learn more about skills and why they matter on the Jobscan blog.