For vocational (“hard”, or job-specific) skills, there usually are professional standards and requirements that are recognized and approved by relevant bodies.

For vocational (“hard”, or job-specific) skills, there usually are professional standards and requirements that are recognized and approved by relevant bodies. When hiring, an employer will only need to quote a standard or certification and ask for currency and experience. Can they do the same with “soft” skills? For example, can they ask all candidates to take a college course on teamwork if teamwork is required for the job?