Careers by niamh.kelly https://padlet.com/niamhy27/7lk45jl4un2k Made with serendipity en-us 2016-12-14 19:59:46 UTC 2025-12-06 11:59:33 UTC hello@padlet.com Soft Skills Historical Perspective niamhy27 https://padlet.com/niamhy27/7lk45jl4un2k/wish/143720868 Early reference to the US army 1970's, a soldier required the 'hard skill' for map-reading and the soft skill for decision making after map reading.]]> 2016-12-14 20:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/niamhy27/7lk45jl4un2k/wish/143720868 Definition niamhy27 https://padlet.com/niamhy27/7lk45jl4un2k/wish/143746687 Soft skills are sometimes referred to as transferable skills or professional skills.
Communication skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Decision making
Adaptability

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

]]> 2016-12-14 22:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/niamhy27/7lk45jl4un2k/wish/143746687 According to Business New Zealand, the top 10 skills employers look for are: niamhy27 https://padlet.com/niamhy27/7lk45jl4un2k/wish/143747321 Communication skills

Customer service skills – in person, on the phone, and online

Ability to work well in a team

Literacy and numeracy skills

Confidence learning about and using computers and technology

Planning and organisational skills

Initiative and a can-do attitude

Problem-solving skills

Good work habits and independence

Health and safety skills.

]]> 2016-12-14 22:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/niamhy27/7lk45jl4un2k/wish/143747321 Part 1 niamhy27 https://padlet.com/niamhy27/7lk45jl4un2k/wish/143747975 Can you do the job?

Do you have the necessary abilities, skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications?

How soon can you become productive? Are you a fast learner?

Are you able to work unsupervised, use your initiative and work confidently under pressure?

Will your work be accurate and high-quality?

Are you organised and able to achieve goals?

Are you motivated?

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Will you work for the best interests of the organisation?

Are you reliable and trustworthy?

Do you fit with the organisation?

Do you have a good attitude?

Are you a team player? Do you get on well with others?

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