Understanding Soft Skills

What term is used to describe behaviors that enhance teamwork and social interactions?

• Hard skills

• Technical skills

• Soft skills

• Functional skills

Which type of skills are said to help you secure a job interview?

• Hard skills

• Soft skills

• Communication skills

• Management skills

What can effective soft skills lead to in the workplace?

• More harmonious environment

• Decreased productivity

• Increased conflict

• Reduced job satisfaction

Which skill type is essential for both getting and keeping a job?

• Hard skills

• Analytical skills

• Soft skills

• Technical skills

What are soft skills often associated with in terms of personality?

• Pessimism

• Optimism

• Indifference

• Skepticism

Which ability is mentioned as a practiceable soft skill?

• Empathy

• Programming

• Accounting

• Engineering

Why are soft skills crucial in any job or industry?

• They are job-specific

• They are not transferable

• They require technical knowledge

• They enhance professional relationships

What is a major benefit of developing soft skills?

• Not applicable in technical fields

• Transferable across various jobs

• Limited to specific sectors

• Only useful in management

According to the video, what should you do if you want to learn more about soft skills?

• Study only technical subjects

• Focus only on hard skills

• Ignore soft skills

• Contact John K. Whitehead and Associates

What is NOT a characteristic of soft skills?

• Applicable across industries

• Being innate only

• Helping in social interactions

• Being learnable