As much as I agree with everyone about the importance of technical skills, it’s important to note that employers prefer to train people they bring into work so that they are able to deliver what’s expected of them perfectly and meets the demand of the company.
Having a base technical background is important to pave a path into acquiring a position on the project team, but having strong soft skills eases your employers worry of having to deal with a difficult person making you a more suitable candidate for recruitment.