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What are SOFT SKILLS? : What are SOFT SKILLS? Soft skills are:
Communication/Speaking Skills.
Behavioral Traits.
Manners & Etiquettes.
Visual Impression Skills.
Why Soft Skills? : Why Soft Skills? Gives a personal projection.
Plays a major role in professional success.
Helps you stand out in a milieu of routine job seekers.
Helps you doing the right thing at the right time.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS : COMMUNICATION SKILLS Words do two major things:
They provide food for the mind and create light for understanding and awareness.
-Jim Rohn
Communication skills include: : Communication skills include: Verbal communication
Non verbal communication
Written communication skills
Meeting communication skills
Presentation skills
Telephone communication
Barriers to Communication: : Barriers to Communication: Speaking Vaguely.
Grammatically Incorrect English .
Poor vocabulary.
Tone of Voice & Rate of Speech.
Correct Use of Language : Correct Use of Language READ, READ, READ…
Work upon reading the rudimentary grammar rules.
Practice correct Sentence Construction.
Watch English news channels for correct pronunciation and vocabulary building.
Weigh your words before you speak, and rehearse aloud to be sure that you are getting your thoughts across in terms of meaning, content and pronunciation.
A Good Listener : A Good Listener Keep an open mind to new ideas & thoughts.
Look & be interested in what other person is saying.
Maintain Eye contact.
Don’t interrupt the flow of conversation.
Exhibit non verbal communication.
VISUAL IMPRESSION SKILLS : VISUAL IMPRESSION SKILLS Facial Expressions.
Body Language.
Physical outfit/ Dress.
Grooming.
Manners & Etiquettes : Manners & Etiquettes Business etiquettes.
Workplace etiquettes
Travel etiquette
Formal dressing etiquette.
Dining etiquette.
Social etiquette (being a guest)
Host etiquette
Slide 11 : THANK YOU…