Soft skill or Hard skill?
Is being on time a soft or hard skill?
Soft! You should know how to do this
Define 'soft skills'
Soft skills are character traits and interpersonal skills that characterize a person's relationships with other people. In the workplace, soft skills are considered to be a complement to hard skills, which refer to a person's knowledge and occupational skills.
Give some examples of what it means to be a good communicator.
Being a good talker and listener, knowing how to use communication with devices. Listening/understanding what is being said, speaking clearly & directly, or using a device to communicate, reading independently, sharing info. Acknowledge what is being said by repeating it or confirming it
Give examples of what it means to be proficient at planning & organizing
Working out how and when you finish a task, making/meeting deadlines, coordinating tasks to be done, making to do lists, taking notes, having the right tools
Can soft skills help you get a job?
Yes, but having transferable skills and hard skills are just as important
Is taking a shower a soft or hard skill?
Soft! You should know how to do this
Define 'hard skills'
Hard skills are those talents and abilities that can be measured. They are usually specific to a particular job, and they can be learned through schooling or training.
Give some examples of what it means to be a team player
Working with co-workers & customers, working with people of all ages, listening closely and speaking clearly, knowing what your role is in the team, asking clarifying questions
Describe/give examples of self management
Working independently (w/o a supervisor), meeting a deadline, being on time, dress code/ wearing the right clothing, asking to go to lunch, to do lists, not wasting time
Helping, teaching, and interacting are considered to be which transferable skill?
Teamwork!
Is using the program Photoshop a soft or hard skill?
Hard- things that require learning/training/education are usually hard skills
What are transferable skills?
Transferable skills are talents and abilities that can be used in many different jobs and career paths. They can be acquired through employment, school, internships, hobbies, and volunteer experiences.
Give some examples of what it means to be an effective problem solver
Being able to figuring things out while on the job, asking for help, thinking about how you’ve problem solved in the past
Give examples of what learning is as it pertains to work
Wanting to understand new things and picking them up quickly, taking on new tasks, adapting to change, being excited to learn new things, willingness to learn on and off the job
Making films, using a SMART Board, and using a computer are examples of which transferable skill?
Technology!
Is having a ServSafe certification in order to be a chef a soft or hard skill?
Hard! If it's something you learn, it usually is a hard skill
Define 'qualifications'
a quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity
Give some examples for what it means to take initiative
Getting things done/solving an issue without being asked to do a task, asking what you can do, not waiting to be told what to do next, being able to stop doing a task in order to do a more urgent task and then going back to the original task (prioritizing/gear shifting)
Let's talk tech! What skills are most employers looking for?
how to use a computer, a cash register, a copy machine/scanner, camera, phone, have basic knowledge of tech, willingness to learn more about tech, willingness to use tech
Writing reminders, using an electronic calendar, and putting things in order are which transferable skill?
planning & organizing
Is operating professional camera equipment a soft or hard skill?
Hard- again, if it's something that requires education or training, it's usually a hard skill
Define 'personal skills'
Personal skills are soft skills, so what does that mean?
What are the 8 transferable skills you need to be successful in the workplace?
communication
team work
problem solving
initiative and enterprise
planning & organizing
self management
learning
technology
What makes transferable skills universal?
You can take transferable skills to almost any job
All you have to do to get the points from this question is...
..to say your name, clap your hands 3 times, and then say "Monopoly"