Sit 2-3 people per group.EVERYONE needs a pen/pencil and paper for notes titled: SOFT SKILLS

On your OWN notes paper answer the following, from your OWN point of view! Not to be done with your partner(s).

You can LIST your answers…

1. If you owned a company, what would you look for in a good employee/worker?

2. If you were an employee/worker, what would you look for in a good boss/employer?

3. What are things you would look for in a good a co-worker?

Tues. Aug. 26th

IN A SURVEY, 400 EMPLOYERS FOUND SOFT SILLS TO BE MORE OF A DEFICIENCY AMONGST NEW EMPLOYEES THAN TECHNICAL SKILLS.

What are Soft Skills?? Interpersonal skills and personal qualities. Define Interpersonal Explain personal qualities

Soft Skill Topic Areas Communication: Teamwork: Networking: Enthusiasm: Problem-solving: Professionalism:

EPIC On-Line SS Course

Communication

Sending and receiving messages.

Written, verbal, nonverbal

Teamwork

Working collaboratively with others to accomplish a goal.

Participation, listening, responsibility

Networking

Communicating with friends, family, and other acquaintances about employment or to continue ongoing relationships in a work environment.

Enthusiasm

Interest and excitement

Self-esteem, willingness to learn, energy, and optimism

Problem-solving & Critical thinking

Using knowledge, facts, and data to effectively solve workplace problems.

Identify, reasons, create, logic

Professionalism

Business etiquette and work ethic.

On time, honest, high standards, time management, etc…

Complete the statements/questions below and explain your answers.

You must have at least 18, high school, sentences on your paper. Use correct grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, etc…

Do not use Text Talk. This is a minor grade and due tomorrow!

INDEPENDENT WRITINGYOU NEED PAPER AND A PEN/PENCIL

1. This semester I will…2. I am nervous/anxious/excited about…3. I do/do not participate in extra-curricular

activities.• List if you do… OR• Explain why you do not

4. My best friend…5. I wish I could…6. What stresses you out the most right now?7. Classes or clubs/organizations I wish were offered

at East are:8. 2 academic goals you want to accomplish this year

and why?9. 2 personal goals you want to accomplish this year

and why?

Daily Writing #1 8-26-14