The Role of Soft Skills in University Education in Costa Rica: A Call for Change in Curriculum and Evaluation Practices

In this article, we analyze the importance of teaching soft skills in education and the need for them to be incorporated into a higher education curriculum. Therefore, the objective of this study is to provide a review of these aspects, which are very necessary today, both at the educational and business level; since the importance of soft skills in the professional training of students is demonstrated, as well as the need to implement training for teachers. It is through these skills that they will be able to face labor competition, since they are highly demanded by employers and companies, since they seek dynamic people, with adaptability, empowerment and the ability to react favorably to adversity, because they facilitate problem solving, teamwork, work ethics, among other aspects, in addition to the fact that, in the future, through these acquired skills, they will be able to provide significant contributions at a social level, as well as economic and productivity within their jobs. It is evident that communication skills, teamwork, problem solving and time management are necessary parts.