Highlighting soft skills in a self performance review involves citing real-life examples that demonstrate emotional intelligence, communication, adaptability, and collaboration. Instead of merely stating, “I’m a good team player,” say, “I facilitated weekly cross-functional meetings that improved interdepartmental collaboration and reduced project delays by 15%.” Use behavioral language that showcases how your soft skills positively impacted your team or project outcomes. Emphasize how you resolved conflicts, motivated peers, or adapted to change. These subtle competencies are often what differentiate great employees from good ones, especially in leadership-track roles or team-heavy environments.
