Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills
Objective, quantifiable skills gained though training, school, or work experiences
What are hard skills?
When one works well and effectively with others
What is teamwork/collaboration?
When you can work with Python, C++, or Java
What is coding?
A job where you need the skills of taking vital signs/empathy.
What is nursing/medical assisting?
The kind of skills that are said to get you promoted rather than hired.
What are soft skills?
The ability to use one’s time effectively/productively.
What is time management?
Checking inventory and knowing what to order
What is inventory management?
A job where you need the skills of mentoring/teaching.
What is a coach?
The kind of skill that is necessary to succeed at a job.
Recognizing challenges, understanding the nature of those challenges, and devising strategies to solve the challenge.
What is problem-solving?
The ability to provide CPR or aid to somebody who is choking.
What are first aid skills?
A job where you need the skills of Giving a manicure/relationship building.
The easier kind of skill to develop/improve.
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
What is empathy?
Using spreadsheets for data storage, analysis, accounting/budgeting and more.
A job where you need the skills of saucemaking/delegation.
What is a chef?
The kind of skills that are most important for maintaining a positive, professional work environment.
What are soft skills?
Three kinds of communication skills
What are oral, visual, and written communication?
Knowing how to improve your website so it appears more frequently on sites like Google and Bing.
A job where you need contracts expertise/negotiation skills
What is a lawyer?