Hard Skills
What are hard skills?
Abilities that can be measured or taught, like typing or using Excel.
What are soft skills?
Personal traits or habits that affect how you work with others.
What are transferable skills?
Skills you can use in many different jobs or careers.
What do we mean by “interests” in a career context?
Activities or topics you enjoy and want to pursue in your work.
What is one way to show your skills on a résumé?
List them under a “Skills” section or in job descriptions.
Name one example of a hard skill used in clerical work.
Data entry, filing, scheduling, or using Microsoft Office.
Name one soft skill important for teamwork.
Communication, cooperation, or reliability.
Give one example of a transferable skill from customer service to clerical work.
Communication or organization.
Why is it helpful to choose a job that matches your interests?
You’re more likely to enjoy your work and perform better.
During an interview, how can you highlight your interests?
Mention activities that relate to the job or show enthusiasm for the field.
What type of hard skill helps with keeping digital records organized?
Computer or data management skills.
Why is time management considered a soft skill?
It shows dependability and helps complete work on time
How can volunteering develop transferable skills?
It teaches teamwork, responsibility, and leadership, and time management.
What career interest area involves organizing and recordkeeping?
Conventional or Administrative.
What’s one way to connect your past experience to a new job?
Focus on transferable skills you used before.
Which hard skill involves using written communication effectively in reports or emails?
Writing or documentation skills.
Give an example of how empathy might help at work.
It helps you understand customers’ needs and handle complaints professionally.
Why do employers value transferable skills?
They show flexibility and adaptability across job roles.
If someone enjoys helping others and solving problems, what career area might fit?
Social or Human Services.
Why is self-awareness about skills important before applying for jobs?
It helps you target jobs that fit your strengths and career goals.
Why are hard skills important when applying for jobs?
They show you have the technical ability to perform the job tasks.
What soft skill helps you stay calm under pressure?
Problem-solving or stress management.
What transferable skill helps you manage multiple tasks at once?
Organization or multitasking.
How can you discover your top career interests?
Take a career interest survey or self-assessment.
What should you do if you’re missing a key skill for a desired job?
Look for training or practice opportunities to build that skill.