Employability Skills

Career Development What Do Employers Want in Employees? “ Soft Skills” versus “Hard Skills By: Mr. Breitsprecher

Soft Skills
Ability to interact and communicate positively and productively with others
Sometimes called “character skills”
Relates attitudes and outlooks on life
Learned as we grow up
Often not directly taught in schools
Difficult to explain, but we know when we see effective “soft skills”

Hard Skills
Specific skills, task or job oriented
Technical skills & academic skills
Easy to define
Observable
Measurable by performance, tests or quizzes
Directly taught in schools

Soft versus Hard Skills
Soft skills make us teachable
Able to work and share with others
Ready to learn & work
Hard skills let us get things done
Performance based
Focus is on accomplishments
We need BOTH soft and hard skills!

Employers Say…
Soft skills as important as hard skills
Can teach hard skills to those with soft skills
Probably cannot teach soft skills on-the-job
Hard skills/technical skills do not matter without soft skills

What do YOU think?
Before we go forward, what skills or qualities do you think are most important?
Take out piece of paper, write down your ideas
Feel free to discuss it with a partner if you wish
When everyone is done, we will review what a recent national survey said.

Number 1
Positive Attitude
Cheerful
Upbeat
“ Can Do” attitude
Sense of humor

What Do You See
OPPORTUNITYISNOWHERE
Attitude It Makes All The Difference!

Number 2
Communication Skills
Written
Verbal

English Classes
Learn what you can in school
Reading, writing, speaking are all related
Building skills in one area builds skills in all three
Build vocabulary & grammar skills
Write clear, concise sentences
Organize thoughts and presentations

Number 3
Computer skills
Keyboarding
Office applications
Multi-Media
Internet
Web Design
Graphics

Number 4
Strong Work Ethic
Honest day’s work
Work smart
Efficient
On-time
Commitment
Complete tasks

Number 5
Honesty & Integrity
Do not lie, cheat, or steal
Give a day’s work for a day’ wages
Don’t make personal phone calls

Number 6
Punctuality
Be on time
Don’t take long breaks
Return from breaks, lunch on time

Number 7
Flexible and adaptable
Ready to make changes
Adapt quickly, easily
Cooperative

Number 8
Problem Solving Skills
Creative
Open minded
Practical
Helpful

Number 9
Interpersonal Skills
Kind
Friendly
Relate to others
Treat others as you want to be treated

Number 10
Team Work
Respectful
Collaborate
Cooperate
Share
Contribute
Accomplish Goals

Number 11
Initiative, Motivation
Self-starter
Opposite of lazy
Self-directed
Self-motivated
Look for things to do

Number 12
Loyalty
Speak well of others
Positive about organization
Positive about job
Keep confidential information confidential

How About You?
Which of these areas do YOU stand out in?
Where are some areas that you could improve?
Would YOU hire you?

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