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?
This licensed health professional cares for sick people, checks vital signs, and assists doctors in hospitals and clinics.
What is a nurse?
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?
This medical doctor diagnoses mental health conditions and can write prescriptions for medications like antidepressants.
What is a psychiatrist?
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 manage manual camera settings, lighting, and photo editing.
What are photography skills?
This person draws blood from patients for tests or donations with a short certification.
What is a phlebotomist?
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.
This healthcare worker visits people in their homes to help with daily tasks and personal care.
What is a Home Health Aide (HHA)?
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?
This three-letter acronym represents the essential, life-saving hard skill of rhythmically compressing the chest and providing rescue breaths during cardiac arrest.
What is CPR?
Working in the sterile operating room environment, this professional is responsible for anticipating the surgeon's needs by passing instruments, sutures, and supplies.
What is a surgical technologist/OR assistant?