Hard and soft skills

Hard and soft skills

Your first task:

a) Read the slides about hard and soft skills in the job world and watch the video.

b) Write down a definition of 'hard' and 'soft skills' in your own words (worksheet).

c) Create a table where you collect different hard and soft skills (worksheet)

d) Add the words from P5 in your book at p. 65

Hard Skills

• Skills that you can learn

• qualifications you need to do the job.

• For example, computer skills, typing, languages, administrative skills, customer service skills.

Soft skills

• skills that apply to every job

• also known as 'people skills'

• for exampe: interpersonal skills, communication skills, and other qualities that make you successful in the workplace.

What soft skills are employers looking for?

• Communication

• Flexibility

• Leadership

• Teamwork

• Time Management

• Motivation

^{Watch the video about soft and hard skills}

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FFLFcB9xfQ

Your second task:

a) Last week you created a fact file about your dream job. Which soft and hard skils do you need for your dream job?

b) Create a mind map (with mindnode) about the soft and hard skills you need for your dream job. Your table can help you.

^{Ready for a short test? Check your knowledge!}

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not a soft skill?

• Flexibility

• Leadership

• Motivation

• Typing

Multiple Choice

What is a good example of hard skill?

• Honesty

• Communication

• Typing

• Teamwork

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to have hard and soft skills on your resumee (Bewerbung)?

• To make your resumee look more full.

• To stand out and get a job.

• To lead a healthy lifestyle.

Want to find out more about hard and soft skills?

Go to: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills-2063780

Extra tasks for early finishers:

Workbook, p. 47, A6a + A7