Understanding Soft Skills in the Workplace

What are soft skills?

• Technical skills related to specific tasks

• Non-technical skills related to how you work

• Skills related to physical strength

• Skills related to computer programming

Which of the following is an example of a soft skill?

• Coding in Python

• Managing your time effectively

• Designing a website

• Operating machinery

Why do employers seek candidates with strong soft skills?

• Because they are good at technical tasks

• Because they make someone more successful in the workplace

• Because they can work longer hours

• Because they require less training

Which of the following is NOT considered a soft skill?

• Problem-solving

• Leadership

• Empathy

• Software development

How can soft skills affect your work?

• They determine your salary

• They affect how you interact with colleagues and solve problems

• They determine your job title

• They affect the number of vacation days you get

Which of the following is a benefit of having strong soft skills?

• Increased technical knowledge

• Better interaction with colleagues

• Higher physical strength

• More vacation days

What is one way companies help employees strengthen their soft skills?

• By providing technical manuals

• By offering training programs

• By increasing their workload

• By reducing their working hours

Which of the following is an example of an interpersonal skill?

• Writing code

• Listening actively

• Operating a forklift

• Typing quickly

What is the importance of soft skills in the workplace?

• They are only important for managers

• They are important for just about every job

• They are not important at all

• They are only important for technical roles

Which of the following soft skills is related to understanding and sharing the feelings of others?

• Time management

• Empathy

• Technical writing

• Data analysis