Sentence 2 is the odd one out because it does not directly contribute to the theme of a shift in hiring priorities towards soft skills. Sentences 1,3,4, and 5 all discuss changes in hiring practices, the importance of soft skills, and the response to the pandemic, creating a coherent narrative. In contrast, Sentence 2 introduces a more general idea about redefining the ideal candidate without specifically addressing the shift towards prioritizing soft skills, making it the odd one out in the context of the paragraph's focus.