hard skills
hard skills
technical, job-specific abilities
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hard skills with Russian translation
hard skills usage examples
Для этой работы разработчика нужны определённые профессиональные навыки, например программирование.
You need certain hard skills, like coding, to get this developer job.
Он улучшил свои профессиональные навыки, пройдя онлайн-курс по анализу данных.
He improved his hard skills by taking an online course in data analysis.
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hard skills belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
hard skills synonyms
What's the difference between hard skills / technical skills / competencies / technical expertise / vocational skills / specialized skills
Measurable, teachable job-related skills (e.g., programming, accounting).
Employers often list hard skills required for the role.
Работодатели часто указывают профессиональные навыки, требуемые для вакансии.
Skills related to technology, tools or engineering (e.g., coding, system admin).
He has strong technical skills in network configuration.
У него хорошие технические навыки в настройке сетей.
A combination of skills, knowledge and behaviours required to perform effectively in a role.
The competency framework includes both hard skills and soft skills.
Фреймворк компетенций включает как профессиональные, так и мягкие навыки.
Deep technical knowledge and a high level of skill, often implying expert proficiency.
The role requires technical expertise in data security.
Роль требует технической экспертизы в области безопасности данных.
Trade- or vocation-related skills learned through vocational education or training.
Vocational skills like welding are taught at technical colleges.
Профессиональные навыки, такие как сварка, преподают в техникумах.
Narrow, specialist skills used in a specific field or task.
He has specialized skills in bioinformatics.
У него узкоспециализированные навыки в биоинформатике.
Hands-on skills focused on practical application rather than theory.
Practical skills are tested during the workshop.
Практические навыки проверяют на семинаре.
Skills required or typical for a particular industry (e.g., banking, healthcare).
Industry-specific skills are essential for working in oil and gas.
Навыки, специфичные для отрасли, необходимы для работы в нефтегазовой сфере.
Skills that apply theoretical knowledge in practical situations (application-focused).
The course improves applied skills for laboratory work.
Курс улучшает прикладные навыки для лабораторной работы.
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How to pronounce hard skills and what this word means
hard skills translation: профессиональные навыки. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce hard skills
/hɑːd ˈskɪlz/
hard skills translation
профессиональные навыки
hard skills examples
You need certain hard skills, like coding, to get this developer job.
hard skills transcription
/hɑːd ˈskɪlz/, /ə hɑrd ˈskɪlz/
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Questions about this word
hard skills meaning: what does it mean?
technical, job-specific abilities
hard skills pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
hard skills is pronounced as /hɑːd ˈskɪlz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
hard skills definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
You need certain hard skills, like coding, to get this developer job. Translation: Для этой работы разработчика нужны определённые профессиональные навыки, например программирование.
Is hard skills part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, hard skills (профессиональные навыки) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is hard skills part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, hard skills (профессиональные навыки) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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