1. Soft Skills
SLDP
June 2017

2. WHAT? Soft Skills… how you relate to others
how you approach life & work
WHAT?
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3. Expression or exchange of information, ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc
Expression or exchange of information, ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., through words, sounds, signs, or behavior.
Communication
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4. Leadership Guiding or directing a group to pursue a common goal.
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5. Influencing
Effecting the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.
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6. Professionalism Expected level of excellence and competence.
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7. Interpersonal Skills Enables positive and effective interactions.
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8. WHY?
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9. Need for skilled and professional workers Globalization
Technological advances
Changing corporate structures
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10. 15% of workplace success comes from hard skills.
85% comes from the ability to get along with people.
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11. Employers rate importance of candidate skills and qualities
Employers rate importance of candidate skills and qualities. (5 point scale)
Ability to…
work in teams – 4.55
make decisions and solve problems – 4.50
plan, organize, and prioritize – 4.48
communicate – 4.48
obtain and process information – 4.37
Technical knowledge related to the job – 4.01
Source: Job Outlook 2014, National Association of Colleges and Employers
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12. Where?
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13. Co-Op and Service Learning
Clubs/organizations
Jobs
Co-Op and Service Learning
Sports
Community activities
Volunteering
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14. What can you do?
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15. Look at the way you act and react.
Listen to what others tell you about yourself.
Copy the good qualities of others.
Look beyond your own wants and desires.
Be realistic.
Live in a state of awareness and make conscious decisions.
Take advantage of leadership, internships and other opportunities.
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16. Thank YOU!
Karen Yerby
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