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Soft Skills
-Soft skills are personal qualities, attitudes, and habits employers look for during the hiring process.
Top 10 Soft Skills Strong Work Ethic Positive Attitude Good Communication Skills Time Management Problem Solving Skills Team Player Self Confidence Accepting and Learning from Criticism Flexibility/Adaptibility Work Well Under Pressure
Positive Attitude “Cultivate an
optimistic mind, use your imagination, always consider alternatives, and dare to believe that you can make possible what others think is impossible.”
–Rodolfo Costa
Problem Solving Skills The process of
working through details of a problem to reach a solution. Problem solving may include mathematical or systematic operations and can be a gauge of an individual's critical thinking skills.
Learning from Criticism the expression
of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes
Work Well Under Pressurethe use of
persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make someone do something
Communications Activity Everyone find a
partner! Say the following
phrases in different tones to show how using a different tone of voice can change the meaning of your words.
“Your hair looks nice today.”
“Are you the manager?”
“Ringo is the best Beatle.”
“Let’s find the paper shredder.”
Self Confidence Activity Located around the room are different
shapes. Take a look at the shapes and choose to
stand next to the shape you feel best represents you.
Positive Attitude Activity Make Attitude Acrostics 1. Begin by writing the word ATTITUDE vertically down the left side of
the paper 2. Horizontally, write words or phrases for each letter of ATTITUDE
that are related to good traits of having a positive attitude
Always see the good in a situation. Tries to find solutions to problems. Takes time to appreciate the little things. Is happy with what they have. Takes responsibility for his actions. Understands the need to listen to other people’s opinions and
thoughts. Doesn’t complain often. Enthusiastic
Criticism Activity Everyone divides into pairs. You will a
couple sheets of paper and a pencil. I will read a quote and you decide whether
the quote is praise, criticism or feedback. After I read each statement I will give you a
few seconds to collectively decide what you believe it is. Once you have decided, hold your answer in the air. Then we will discuss the most popular answer among the class.
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