

Hard and soft skills
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English
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9th Grade
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Medium
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Tamara Pliska
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10 Slides • 5 Questions
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Hard and soft skills

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Your first task:
a) Read the slides about hard and soft skills in the job world and watch the video.
b) Write down a definition of 'hard' and 'soft skills' in your own words (worksheet).
c) Create a table where you collect different hard and soft skills (worksheet)
d) Add the words from P5 in your book at p. 65
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Hard Skills
Skills that you can learn
qualifications you need to do the job.
For example, computer skills, typing, languages, administrative skills, customer service skills.
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Soft skills
skills that apply to every job
also known as 'people skills'
for exampe: interpersonal skills, communication skills, and other qualities that make you successful in the workplace.
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What soft skills are employers looking for?
Communication
Flexibility
Leadership
Teamwork
Time Management
Motivation
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Watch the video about soft and hard skills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FFLFcB9xfQ
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Your second task:
a) Last week you created a fact file about your dream job. Which soft and hard skils do you need for your dream job?
b) Create a mind map (with mindnode) about the soft and hard skills you need for your dream job. Your table can help you.
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Ready for a short test? Check your knowledge!
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Multiple Choice
Which of these is not a soft skill?
Flexibility
Leadership
Motivation
Typing
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Multiple Choice
What is a good example of hard skill?
Honesty
Communication
Typing
Teamwork
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Fill in the Blanks
Skills that you can learn and are needed for a specific job are...
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
They are also know as "people skills":
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
Why is it important to have hard and soft skills on your resumee (Bewerbung)?
To make your resumee look more full.
To stand out and get a job.
To lead a healthy lifestyle.
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Want to find out more about hard and soft skills?
Go to: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills-2063780
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Extra tasks for early finishers:
Workbook, p. 47, A6a + A7
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