Soft skills training

2. Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills
Hard Skills: teachable skills that can be defined and measured. Examples
of hard skills developed in high school include math, science, reading,
writing, use of technology. These skills also include jobs skills like typing,
welding and nursing.
Soft Skills: personality-driven skills like etiquette, getting along with
others, listening and engaging in small talk.
Hard skills and soft skills are equally important in preparing for college
and career.

3. Soft Skills for Success
Strong Work Ethic
Positive Attitude
Good Communication Skills
Time Management
Acting as a Team Player
Flexibility/Adaptability
Self-confidence

4. Strong Work Ethic
Questions to ask yourself:
Am I motivated and dedicated to getting the job
done, no matter how horrible it may seem?
Will I work hard, always doing my best?

5. Positive Attitude
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”
– Winston Churchill
Personal reflection:
Am I optimistic and upbeat?
Do I generate good energy and community with the
people around me?

6. Good Communication Skills
How well one articulates what
they speak or write.
Being a good listener.
Understanding the other person.
Body language.

7. Time Management
Questions to ask yourself:
How well do I prioritize
different tasks and projects
at one time?
Are you wise about the way
you spend your time, use
your time?

8. Acting as a Team Player
Personal reflection:
How well do I work in groups and teams?
Do I have a preference?
How important is this to my career choice?

9. Flexibility/Adaptability
 Open to new ideas
Embrace change
Adapt to new situations
Consider alternatives
Willing to learn new things
Grow personally and professionally

10. Self-Confidence
Believe in yourself.
Trust in your abilities, judgment, network.
Have courage to ask questions and contribute ideas.

11. In today’s world, the requirement of good Communication Skills at all levels of
management have significantly increased. Soft Skills has become a key attribute in
any working professional. An individual with excellent soft skills has an ace over the
other professionals. The employers no longer consider soft skills as a side trait. Also,
the proper application of this skill motivates positive work culture, reduces feuds,
and boosts the confidence of both the individual and his/her colleagues. That’s why
we consider it as a significant trait in the modern work culture.
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