Soft Skills for Career Success: Skills Employers Really Want (Part 1)

TraceyDB

Star Educator

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(146)

Make sure your student is well-prepared for future success by learning the soft skills that will set them apart from the competition.

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10

Some of the most important skills for career and life success cannot be taught in textbooks! More and more, employers feel that young adults entering the job market lack the skills and characteristics they most highly seek - effective communication skills (verbal, written, and nonverbal), critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, adaptability, resilience, leadership, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and teamwork skills.
In this class, learners will learn and practice these...

Distinguish between hard skills and soft skills.
Identify soft skills to include effective communication skills (verbal, written, and nonverbal), critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, adaptability, resilience, leadership, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and teamwork skills.
Understand the value of soft skills.
Assess own proficiency with these skills.
Apply and practice soft skills in job scenarios.

17 years as a business owner and training coach -I have recruited, trained, and coached approximately 200 people in business soft skills, interview skills, marketing, and employability aptitude.
Speech and debate teacher and coach - I have taught elementary students through career adults the foundations of communication needed for success on the job and in life.

Homework Offered
Practice activities will be completed in class in large group or in teams.0 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal feedback and personal reflection.
Grades Offered

Notebook, pen or pencil

US Department of Labor Video clips featuring specific soft skills:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0voPlW2pSs&ab_channel=USDepartmentofLabor
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPiI44XEKgs&ab_channel=USDepartmentofLabor
Pixar short video clip - Good Teamwork and Bad Teamwork: 
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUXdrl9ch_Q

The following video clips will be accessed as a class
US Department of Labor Video clips featuring specific soft skills:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0voPlW2pSs&ab_channel=USDepartmentofLabor
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPiI44XEKgs&ab_channel=USDepartmentofLabor
Pixar short video clip - Good Teamwork and Bad Teamwork: 
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUXdrl9ch_Q

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

TraceyDB

Star Educator

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(146)

My name is Tracey DB. I am a licensed teacher and have taught competitive debate & speech, communication, reading, and critical thinking skills to elementary - high school students, in public schools as well as homeschool settings, for over 25...