According to a recruiter, the future of work does not rely on technical skills; rather, successful workers will require different abilities.

Terry Petzold understands that in-demand technical skills can change over time.

Currently, Petzold is a managing partner at Fox Search Group, an executive recruitment firm for tech leaders, with 25 years of experience in recruiting.

"In just two-and-a-half years, the demand for coders has shifted significantly," Petzold tells CNBC Make It.

"Six months after joking about going the crowd coding route with my own children, ChatGPT emerges, and now coding is no longer the future."

Across industries and career levels, it is crucial for workers to possess current digital skills, according to Petzold.

According to Petzold, leaders are more interested in hiring individuals with a distinct set of skills, as companies can train workers on learning and developing technology to benefit their business.

"He claims that the future is not solely in the realm of technology but rather in soft skills, specifically emotional intelligence, which he asserts is the future of talent."

The soft skills companies look for in successful workers and leaders

The capacity to regulate one's own emotions and those of others is known as emotional intelligence (EQ), which can enhance interpersonal relationships and leadership skills in the workplace.

Candidates with strong technical skills are more likely to succeed if they can showcase high EQ.

According to him, being specialized in an area of expertise, such as data, security, infrastructure, or enterprise solutions, is important, but it's really those with strong emotional intelligence (EQ) and soft skills, as well as business skills, who will be the future IT leaders.

According to Petzold, companies are seeking professionals with high EQ when they hire, as these individuals possess the ability to perform essential tasks such as:

• Handle and deliver constructive feedback
• Manage conflict
• Have critical conversations with urgency
• Work cross-functionally by persuading peers and other leaders
• Effectively present ideas to leaders above them

According to Petzold, the general EQ skills we observe mainly involve effective communication with others and the capacity to overcome obstacles and emerge unharmed.

Some companies are improving their ability to help leaders enhance their EQ skills, particularly in managing effectively and resolving conflicts or challenges.

By offering mentorship programs and facilitating networking, good employers can showcase examples of effective leadership and high emotional intelligence, Petzold suggests.

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