In small groups, discuss whether these are hard skills or soft
skills…
- Data
analysis (HS)
- Conflict
resolution (SS)
- Programming
(e.g., Python, Java)
- Time
management
- Emotional
intelligence
- SEO
(Search Engine Optimization)
- Leadership
and management
- Active
listening
- Web
development (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Creativity
and innovation
- Teamwork
and collaboration
- Machine
learning
- Problem-solving
- Graphic
design (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
- Financial
analysis
- Adaptability
and flexibility
- Technical
writing
- Communication
(verbal and written)
- Foreign
language proficiency
- Project
management
Soft Skills:
Write an S if you feel strong in this area and W
if you feel weaker:
- Communication
(verbal and written) ___
- Teamwork
and collaboration ____
- Problem-solving
___
- Adaptability
and flexibility ___
- Emotional
intelligence ____
- Conflict
resolution ____
- Time
management ____
- Creativity
and innovation ___
- Leadership
and management ___
- Active
listening ___
Compare and
discuss your answers
1.. Can you
give some examples that show why you are strong or weak in these
areas?
2. Would
you like to develop any of these soft skills in the next few years? Why?
Discuss these unusual jobs.
1.What soft skills might be handy in these jobs? Why?
2. Which of the attitude adjectives below would suit
these jobs?
- Ethical
Hacker – Cybersecurity expert who hacks systems
legally to find vulnerabilities.
- Sound
Designer – Creates the auditory experience for
films, games, or virtual reality.
- Forensic
Linguist – Analyzes language use in legal cases
to identify authorship or deception.
- Foley
Artist – Creates sound effects for movies by
mimicking real-life sounds in a studio.
- Underwater
Welder – Performs welding on structures or
ships while submerged underwater.
- Urban
Farmer – Grows food in city environments using
innovative farming techniques.
- Pet
Detective – Specializes in locating lost pets
using various investigative techniques.
- Volcanologist –
Studies volcanic activity, eruptions, and the geological impact of
volcanoes.
- Pyrotechnician –
Designs and executes fireworks displays for public events and
celebrations.
- Stunt
Coordinator – Plans and oversees dangerous scenes in
movies or TV shows.
- Space
Tourism Guide – Leads tourists on suborbital flights
and space explorations.
- Paleobotanist –
Studies ancient plant life, often to understand past climates or
ecosystems.
- Professional
Cuddler – Provides non-sexual comfort and
companionship through cuddling services.
- Iceberg
Mover – Helps navigate or redirect icebergs
that threaten ships or oil rigs.
- Scent
Designer – Creates unique scents for products,
environments, or marketing purposes.
Analytical
Creative
Detail-oriented
Inventive
Resilient
Resourceful
Persistent
Adventurous
Precise
Brave
Enthusiastic
Curious
Courageous
Intuitive
Adaptable
Patient
Observant
Diplomatic
Meticulous
Empathetic
