Hone your Soft Skills
Learners usually spent their lifetime studying skills at schools that makes them become
either computer whiz, a scientific genius, master of arts and letters or a master of mathematical
theories. However, to be successful, you need more than just expertise in your given
specialty. According to experts, as every learner earn his hard skills, they should also hone their
soft skills.
To stand out in today's competitive world, students must develop a variety of skills and
abilities, which is not a one-day job. A student must carve out these abilities through daily
practice, which takes time. These abilities will prove advantageous not only in schools and
colleges, but also in establishing a lucrative professional career.
Soft skills are “skills that can be used to convey ideas and messages in an effective
manner” according to Career India. These abilities can also be used to deal with serious
situations while still maintaining control of the overall situation. Soft skills are critical in today's
world, which places a premium on management and human resources.
According to National Career Association of Colleges and Employees (NACE), when
participating employers were asked to name the attributes they seek in candidates, they gave
their highest scores to the following three traits: Written Communication Skills (82%) Problem
Solving Skills (80.9%) and Ability to Work in a Team (78.7%) while technical skills (59.6%) and
computer skills (55.1%). This clearly shows the preferences of employers to Emotional
Intelligence of their employees more than their hard skills.
People with great soft skills are better able to handle challenging work circumstances
while still delivering favorable outcomes. This is particularly crucial for positions of leadership,
because excellent leadership is more about managing people and directing their efforts toward
the intended outcome than it is about bringing any specific technical abilities to bear on the
situation.
In the article written by Keather Snyder on the seven skills one needs to be successful, he
noted leadership skill as the top most soft skill a learner should possess because companies want
employees who can supervise, direct and influence others. Followed by teamwork, good
communication skills, problem solving skills, work ethics, flexibility and interpersonal skills.
These skills are not earned in just a snap, yet can be cultivated naturally. Contrary to the
notion that only hard skills can be learned at school; soft skills can also be nurtured at school. Hence ,
this article also pleads to the teachers to include activities that would hone these soft skills through
their everyday lesson activities. With this, schools will be truly able to abide to the goal of DepEd on
producing functionally literate learner who are ready to serve their community.
Guisguisians, having equipped with effective soft skills and necessary knowledge and
technical skills will certainly become the future effective leaders who will make a difference in
their community.
Learners usually spent their lifetime studying skills at schools that makes them become
either computer whiz, a scientific genius, master of arts and letters or a master of mathematical
theories. However, to be successful, you need more than just expertise in your given
specialty. According to experts, as every learner earn his hard skills, they should also hone their
soft skills.
To stand out in today's competitive world, students must develop a variety of skills and
abilities, which is not a one-day job. A student must carve out these abilities through daily
practice, which takes time. These abilities will prove advantageous not only in schools and
colleges, but also in establishing a lucrative professional career.
Soft skills are “skills that can be used to convey ideas and messages in an effective
manner” according to Career India. These abilities can also be used to deal with serious
situations while still maintaining control of the overall situation. Soft skills are critical in today's
world, which places a premium on management and human resources.
According to National Career Association of Colleges and Employees (NACE), when
participating employers were asked to name the attributes they seek in candidates, they gave
their highest scores to the following three traits: Written Communication Skills (82%) Problem
Solving Skills (80.9%) and Ability to Work in a Team (78.7%) while technical skills (59.6%) and
computer skills (55.1%). This clearly shows the preferences of employers to Emotional
Intelligence of their employees more than their hard skills.
People with great soft skills are better able to handle challenging work circumstances
while still delivering favorable outcomes. This is particularly crucial for positions of leadership,
because excellent leadership is more about managing people and directing their efforts toward
the intended outcome than it is about bringing any specific technical abilities to bear on the
situation.
In the article written by Keather Snyder on the seven skills one needs to be successful, he
noted leadership skill as the top most soft skill a learner should possess because companies want
employees who can supervise, direct and influence others. Followed by teamwork, good
communication skills, problem solving skills, work ethics, flexibility and interpersonal skills.
These skills are not earned in just a snap, yet can be cultivated naturally. Contrary to the
notion that only hard skills can be learned at school; soft skills can also be nurtured at school. Hence ,
this article also pleads to the teachers to include activities that would hone these soft skills through
their everyday lesson activities. With this, schools will be truly able to abide to the goal of DepEd on
producing functionally literate learner who are ready to serve their community.
Guisguisians, having equipped with effective soft skills and necessary knowledge and
technical skills will certainly become the future effective leaders who will make a difference in
their community.
