Soft Skills
Importance of Soft Skills
Soft Skill are the tools we use to connect the gaps we have between our work and our skill set
You can use soft skills in any event, workspace or even conversation in order to get closer to a desired result or maintain a connnection to a specific topic.
For instance, the soft skills of a project manager include leadership and adaptability. Without these skills any challenges or disruption that arises with a specific project would negatively impact his or her performance and output. However, by leveraging his or her soft skills he or she is able to overcome this challenge.
Soft skills are relationship tools or they can help you build relationships. In the business world or in any work-orientated activity it is the soft skills that get you in the door and first acknowledge. Most interviews start with a behavioral analysis (or section) that focus directly on soft skills. This is a step employers take to better understand what you are like on a daily basis and how you will function within their organization. It can lead to conversations or decisions of compatibility, interest level and possible pathway development. The biggest reasoning for ensuring this is to COMMUNICATE YOUR INTEREST in a effective way that leaves and impact.
Hard Skills
Computer Skills (i.e. Coding, Developing)
Accounting
Languages
Microsoft Platforms
Bookkeeping
Culinary / Arts
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Networking
Communication
Leadership
Creative Thinking
Decisiveness
Problem Solving
Willingness to Learn
Urgency
A word at the heart of GROWTH!
ur·gen·cy : importance requiring swift action; an earnest and persistent quality; insistence.
Urgency is required for anyone looking to excel at what they do? In order to compete at a high level and make an impact one requires urgency and self-motivation within themselves.
Urgency partnered with Perseverance will get you to your furthest dreams. Without it your success can be delayed or you could possibly never achieve it.
The Power of Time
Have you ever heard that saying of knowing when and when not to! Well this saying is useful in other ways outside of obiedence. Making a decision or taking action on something with purpose and at the right time can be the difference between success and lost.
It is key to understand the circumstances one is in, to know when and when not to. Making a decision (i.e. to contact an recruiter or apply for a job) is time critical in order for you to achieve your goals; and on the other hand to ensure you have the opportunity or option to do so.
And example of knowing "when"
Immediate actions like following up with the last recruiter you met with at a networking event are critical because any delay could loose your spot to another competitor or the recruiter could forget you.
An Example of "when not to"
When walking to line of if or if you shouldn't take action on activity observe all circumstances and factors of the situation; AND ASK for HELP!! Too often an individual is overlooked for an opportunity because they are not prepared. Ensure that you have all the details when pursuing an objective. An example is submitting an application when you haven't reviewed or updated your resume and/or cover letter. In this situation it is sometimes best just to inform of your interest via email and make the necessary updates with a counselor.