The article analyzes foreign psychological and pedagogical studies on the problem of the formation of flexible skills in college students. Undoubtedly, today's students are the future employers and employees of the world's most profitable enterprises. The difficult situation in the modern economy shows that it is no longer enough for new graduates to have only knowledge in academic subjects, they are increasingly required to increase the level of additional skills that cannot be obtained in the learning process: creativity, responsibility, communication skills, and many others. For students to stand out as promising assets for multinational organizations, they must invest in the development of what are designated as soft skills. They will increase his prospect of successful employment. Therefore, employers especially value people who have well-developed skills. Soft skills are useful in all areas and are related to emotional intelligence. We could say that soft skills refer to personality traits, social grace, fluency of language, personal habits, friendliness, and optimism. Flexible skills complement the rigid skills that are the technical requirements of the profession. It can also be an important part of an organization, especially if the organization deals with people face-to-face. This study provides an overview of foreign literature devoted to the study of the formation of soft skills. According to most Western scientists, flexible skills are the most important competencies necessary for the successful realization of potential; the professional education system is not ready for the formation of soft skills, as a result, a radical change in educational programs and curricula is required; the formation of soft skills involves the use of modern innovative technologies and the involvement of leading specialists in various fields. Soft skills – super-professional skills that help you solve life problems and work with other people. Soft skills can not be learned in a training or course, they are laid down in childhood and develop throughout life.