Get Connected with Eszter Bobvos – Director of People and Culture at JW3
The Power of Soft Skills (aka the stuff that actually gets you hired)
“Beyond the basics: what recruiters and employers really notice” wasn’t just fully booked, it was buzzing. The room had that rare mix of curiosity, ambition, and the quiet panic of people realising their CV might need a little glow-up.
We dived into transferable skills (yes, your part-time job does count), tackled how to address those awkward “gaps” without breaking into a sweat, and uncovered practical ways to stand out, without resorting to gimmicks.
Eszter brought a refreshing reminder: your personality is not something to tone down, it’s your secret weapon. From the power of a confident handshake to eye contact that says “I’ve got this” (even if you’re thinking “please let this go well”), we explored how body language can speak volumes before you’ve even said hello.
Naturally, this led us into the fine art of professional etiquette, because being brilliant is great, but being brilliant and on time? Unstoppable. Preparation, punctuality, and presence were the real headline acts.
We left feeling sharper, more confident, and ready to show up as our best selves. Proof that sometimes it’s the “soft” skills that make the strongest impact.
