Soft Skills
What is a Soft Skill?
“Soft skills” is a term used by employers to describe the personality traits and interpersonal skills required of employees to succeed in almost any job.
In recent years, they have become more and more important to a successful professional career and recently have become a popular talking point in the media, among employers and officials.
Why Soft Skills Matter for Students
Developing soft skills for students is crucial for:
- Effective Communication: Articulating thoughts clearly and listening actively.
- Teamwork: Collaborating harmoniously with peers.
- Problem-Solving: Navigating challenges with critical thinking.
- Time Management: Prioritizing tasks efficiently.
- Adaptability: Embracing change with resilience.
By refining these skills, students can navigate academic settings more efficiently and prepare for future career opportunities.
Build Confidence with Essential Soft Skills
Learning nowadays is not all about knowledge. To succeed in school, at work, and in life, you also need soft skills. These are the people and social skills that enable you to communicate, solve problems, and work with others.
At English Language Lab, we teach students these valuable soft skills in structured, hands-on, and interactive lessons.
Following topics are covered in Soft Skills Section :
| Self-Skills | Know Your Self |
| What is Self | |
| 3 Important Reasons to Know Self | |
| Self Love | |
| Independece | |
| Clear Decision Making | |
| Self Esteem | |
| Building Self Esteem | |
| Activity - Building Self Esteem | |
| Self Insight | |
| Johari Window | |
| Activity - Johari Window | |
| Presentation Skills | Presentation Skills |
| Importance of Presentation Skills | |
| Do’s of Presentation | |
| Do’s of Presentation - Define | |
| Do’s of Presentation – Kiss Your Audience | |
| Do’s of Presentation – Pace | |
| Do’s of Presentation – Body Language | |
| Body Language Classification – Eye Contact | |
| Body Language Classification – Posture | |
| Body Language Classification – Head Position | |
| Body Language Classification – Arms | |
| Body Language Classification – Legs | |
| Do’s of Presentation – Relevance | |
| Don’ts of Presentation | |
| Organizing Presentation | |
| Introduction | |
| Body | |
| Conclusion | |
| Communication Skills | Communication Skills |
| Communication - Definition | |
| Communication - Process | |
| Key Elements of Communication – what to Communicate | |
| Key Elements of Communication – How to Communicate | |
| Key Elements of Communication – what to Expect | |
| Communication - Objectives | |
| Communication Functions – Inform/Suggest | |
| Activity – Holding pencil | |
| Communication Functions – Instruct/Command | |
| Communication Functions – Integrate | |
| Communication Functions – Influence/Persuade | |
| Activity-Influence - Persuade | |
| Communication Barriers – Interpersonal | |
| Unclear Process | |
| Chain of Command | |
| Activity - Chinese Whisper | |
| Personal Limitations | |
| COMMUNICATION barriers - Common | |
| Human Nature | |
| Conflicts | |
| Power | |
| Learn to Speak for Yourself | |
| Ball Activity | |
| Power of Listening | |
| Reason for Poor Listening | |
| Guidelines for Effective Listening | |
| Barriers to Listening | |
| Paper Activity | |
| Body Language | |
| Body Language – Points to Remember | |
| Activity – Body Language | |
| Remember | |
| Group Discussion | Tips for Group Discussion |
| Conclusion | |
| Qualities Shown In Group Discussion | |
| Interview Skills | Interview Skills |
| Job offer Process | |
| Resume - Purpose | |
| Tips for RESUME Preparation | |
| Order of Information | |
| Tips for Effective INTERVIEW - Appearance | |
| Tips for Effective INTERVIEW - Arrival | |
| Tips for effective INTERVIEW - Arrival | |
| Sample – Self Introduction | |
| Tips for Effective INTERVIEW – Eye Contact | |
| Tips for effective INTERVIEW – Body Language | |
| Tips for Effective INTERVIEW – Interest in Job | |
| Tips for Effective INTERVIEW – Give interviewer Chance to Speak | |
| Tips for effective INTERVIEW – General Tone | |
| Tips for effective INTERVIEW – Closing | |
| Tips for effective INTERVIEW – Closing | |
| Activity - Interview Skills | |
| What is JAM (Just a Minute) round? | |
| Tips for cracking JAM Round | |
| Activity - Jam | |
| Job Specific Rounds | |
| Job Specific Rounds | |
| Expectation from Candidate – HR Interview | |
| What creates Bad Impression |
