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Personality may matter more than skills in landing a job, report finds

A new report finds almost all hiring managers value personality as a key factor in career advancement.

Published Sep 4, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A new report finds nearly 100% of hiring managers surveyed believe a good personality can accelerate someone’s career advancement. The finding suggests personality traits may outweigh technical skills when it comes to getting hired and moving up at work.