General skills used in the workplace Look at

General skills used in the workplace

§ Look at the following list of soft skills. Choose those skills that you are sure you have developed and list them on your note sheet. §Collaboration §Communication §Time Management §Organization §Problem solving §Decision making §Strong work ethic §Flexibility §Persistence §Resourcefulness

§ General skills that make you a desirable employee § Definition: Soft skills are the personal traits and attitudes that allow you to succeed in the workplace, college, and life. § These are the skills that enable you to work with others, complete tasks, and be a good employee!

§ Communication § In writing § In person § Includes active listening § Work ethic § Time management § Loyalty § Respect § Punctuality/Reliability § Integrity

§ Positive attitude § Learning how to interact with others § Showing positivity toward tasks § No drama, complaining, negativity § Professionalism § Constructive feedback and criticism § Respect for others and job § Dependability § Appearance and hygiene

§ Group collaboration § Teamwork § Helping others § Conflict resolution § Leadership § Learning § Adaptability § Training § Development

§ Hard skills – the specific technical skills needed for a certain job § Diagnose a car problem § Make a latte with a machine § Reconcile bank accounts § What skills do you use in your specific job? § Transferable skills – the skills you develop to complete specific tasks § Read graphs and interpret data § Write professional documents § Troubleshoot computer programs § Measure project materials § Budget money and handle cash § Inventory supplies § How are these different than hard skills?

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