Soft skills Presented To – Harmeet Kaur

Presented By – Mishul Gupta

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B.arch , 7th sem.
What are Soft Skills
• Soft skills are the skills that enable you to fit in at a workplace. 
• Soft skills are so important that they are often the reason employers
decide whether to keep or promote an employee.
• A soft skill would be the ability to communicate effectively with
coworkers and clients.
Need for Soft Skills
• The demand of soft skills is increasing due to changing in the work
environment, customer-driven market, information – based
technology and globalization.
• The development of soft skills is important as there is intense
competition for many available position
• The ability of soft skill is help us to make the difference b/t the
achiever and the non- achiever.
Types of Soft Skills
• Below is a list of the most important soft skills employers look for -
(Develop these skills and include them in job applications, resumes, cover letters, and
interviews.)

Communication
• Communication skills are important in almost every job.
• You will likely need to communicate with people on the job, whether
they are clients, customers, colleagues, employers, or vendors.
• You will also need to be able to speak clearly and politely with people
in person, by phone, and in writing.

• Listening • Social skills

• Negotiation • Storytelling
• Nonverbal communication • Verbal communication
• Presentation • Visual communication
• Public speaking • Writing reports and proposals
• Reading body language • Writing skills
Types of Soft Skills
Critical Thinking
• Employers want candidates who can analyze situations and
make informed decisions.
• You need to be able to understand problems, think critically, and
devise solutions.

• Adaptability • Innovation
• Artistic aptitude • Logical thinking
• Creativity • Problem solving
• Critical observation • Thinking outside the box
• Critical thinking • Troubleshooting
• Design aptitude • Value education
• Desire to learn • Willingness to learn
Types of Soft Skills
Leadership
• The ability to make decisions when push comes to shove,
and can manage situations and people.
• Other skills related to leadership include the abilities to resolve
problems and conflicts between people, and to make executive
decisions.

• Conflict management • Meeting management

• Deal making
• Decision making
• Dispute resolution
• Facilitation
• Inspiring people
• Mentoring
• Project management
• Resolving issues
• Supervising
• Talent management 
Types of Soft Skills
Positive Attitude
• Employers are always seeking people who will bring a positive
attitude to the office.
• They want employees who will be friendly to others, eager to work,
and generally a pleasure to be around.

• Confidence • Honesty
• Cooperation • Humorous
• Courtesy • Patience
• Energy • Respectability
• Enthusiasm • Respectfulness
• Friendliness
Types of Soft Skills
Teamwork
• Whether you will be doing a lot of team projects or simply attending a
few departmental meetings, you need to be able to work effectively
with the people around you.
• Some skills related to teamwork include the ability to negotiate with
others, and to recognize and appreciate diversity in a team. 

• Accepting feedback • Interpersonal skills

• Collaboration • Influence
• Customer service • Networking
• Dealing with difficult situations • Self-awareness
• Dealing with office politics • Social skills
• Disability awareness • Team building
• Diversity awareness • Teamwork
Types of Soft Skills
Work Ethic
• Employers look for job candidates with a strong work ethic.
• Such people come to work on time, complete tasks in a timely manner,
and stay both focused and organized.
• They are able to budget their time and complete their work thoroughly.

•Attentiveness • Reliability
•Business ethics • Resilience
•Competitiveness • Self-directed
•Dedication • Self-monitoring
•Dependability • Self-supervising
•Meeting deadlines • Trainability
Types of Soft Skills
Interpersonal Skills
• These skills help you establish good relationships with your coworkers
and others.

•Ability to work under pressure • Responsibility

•Adaptability • Self-motivation
•Communication • Teamwork/Collaboration
•Conflict resolution • Relationship building
•Creativity
•Decision making
•Dependability  

•Emotional intelligence

 
Types of Soft Skills
Organizational Skills
• Organizational skills are skills that allow you to use your resources
efficiently and effectively.
• Being organized means you manage your time, energy and workspace
well and can accomplish all your assigned tasks successfully.  
• Collaboration
• Delegation
• Mental organizational
• Physical organization skills
• Planning
• Prioritizing
• Time management
• Work-life balance
Types of Soft Skills
Workplace Etiquette
• Work etiquette is a code that governs the expectations of social
behavior in a workplace.
• There is no universal agreement about a standard work etiquette,
which may vary from one environment to another. 
• Work etiquette includes a wide range of aspects such as body
language, good behavior, appropriate use of technology, etc.
Workplace Etiquette: The Dos
• Do arrive early. 
• Do network with people outside of your cubicle. 
• Do be willing to help out a coworker.
• Do bring in goodies. 
• Do create a proper personal email address. 
• Do jump at the chance to complete a new task. 
Conclusion
• In my opinion, soft skills are important to grow any employee in their workplace, achieve their dreams & maintaining a good
relationship with other co-workers.
• But we have to also recognize that there are people who are introverts & not maintaining the good relationships by their
personal problems & by judging people based on only their soft skills are not always good.
Thank you !
References
• List of Top Soft Skills Employers Value With Examples (thebalancecareers.com)
• www.google.com
• Soft Skills: Definition, List & 50+ Examples for Your Resume (zety.com)