Soft skills
True or False:
Being a hard worker is an example of a soft skill
True
True or false:
Getting up on-time is an example of a hard skill
False: you are EXPECTED to wake up at a reasonable time.
Should you fold up a resume?
Never! This document is the paper representation of YOU. If the resume looks torn or folded, it will be thrown away and you won't get a job.
What should not be listed on your cheat sheet?
- Hard skills
- Soft skills
- places you have volunteered
Soft skills
How many tails does a dog have?
One!
True or False:
Being organized is not an example of a soft skill
False: being organized is a great soft skill to have
True or False:
Hard skills are skills that are difficult.
Not necessarily. Hard skills are learned and we all know that there are many ways to learn, like college, a trade school, private instruction, online classes, etc
What sort of paper should your resume be printed on?
A formal paper should be used.
Do not use:
- copy paper
- card stock
- colored paper
What should not be on your cheat sheet?
- schools you attended
- favorite football team
- email address
favorite football team
How many tails does a cat have?
One!
Is showing up on-time to a job a soft skill?
Stop! You are expected to be on-time for your job. It is not a soft skill and it is not a hard skill.
IT IS AN EXPECTATION! Do not mention being punctual on an application or a resume.
True or False:
Hard skills can help you get a job.
True! Yes! Employers want your hard skills in line with their goals. Find out a company's mission statement and see if your skills could help them.
You eat some pizza and one of the toppings falls onto your resume. Can you use this resume?
No! Always have multiple copies of your resume on hand.
What sort of paper should you print a cheat sheet on?
Any kind, but copy paper with do the trick.
How many tails does a cow have?
One!
What is a soft skill?
A soft skill is a skill that is innate and usually doesn't require training/education. Soft skills make you who you as a person, but those skills are usually not sufficient enough to secure a job.
Example: It's good to know that you are a nice person but that is not enough to get a job as a computer programmer. You need to know computer languages, and that is a HARD skill.
What is a hard skill?
Hard skills are LEARNED abilities acquired and enhanced through practice, repetition, and education.
Hard skills are important because they increase employee productivity and efficiency and improve employee satisfaction.
Soooooo....learn some hard skills!
List the items that should be on your resume
Full name, Address, Email address, Phone Number, Education, Job Training, Job experience, accomplishments
Do you show a potential employer your cheat sheet?
No, it's for you to use when completing applications.
How many tails does a horse have?
One!
Are soft skills useful in the workplace? Why or why not?
Soft skills can certainly be useful but most employers want to know what hard skills you have.
Are hard skills useful in the workplace? Why or why not?
Hard skills are what employers want. You are expected to be nice and on-time, but those are not hard skills.
What is a resume?
A resume is a formal document that provides an overview of your professional qualifications, including your relevant work experience, skills, education, and notable accomplishments. Usually paired with a cover letter, a resume helps you demonstrate your abilities and convince employers you’re qualified and hireable.
What is a job application cheat sheet?
A job application cheat sheet is a document that has all of the information a job application requires.
How many tails does a tail-less rhino have?
None! It's tail-less, remember?