Career questions tagged soft-skills


Hello, how can I learn digital literacy/basic computer literacy?
My question is where and how I can learn these skills, and what are some basic digital skills that everyone needs or should know. I mean regardless of any profession what are the technical skills that are necessary right now. I will be grateful for your help. Thank you.

What personal qualities and skills are most important for an anesthesiologist to have?
I am a rising junior

What are some job opportunities that don't demand high-level skills but still provide money to pay your bills?
I know skills are important for a successful career, but acquiring all those skills takes time. Meanwhile, you also need to pay your bills, so money is important too, right?

What are some good ways to establish a healthy relationship with your manager/supervisor? #Spring24
I am working right now and am about to start an internship in the summer. I feel I struggle with maintaining a healthy relationship with my supervisors, either by being extra agreeable, to the point where its hard for me to start up for myself, or by being closed off and not being seen as approachable. I am trying to find a balance between these two extremes where my relationships with my supervisors are mutually beneficial and not toxic for either of us.

Do you have any advice on how I can enhance my well behaved skills to become a barber?
good listener

Do you have any advice on how I can improve my sarcasm to becoming a barber?
nice and funny

May you advise me on how to be more laid back to be an architectural engineer. ?
I want to be more laid back and want to know how to be an architect

Why can the ability to be thoughtful help me become a lawyer?
I'm an 8th grader and I'm 13 years old. My favorite class in school is English. I have skills in writing and time management. One of my hobbies is art, such as drawing.

When being a Cop does bravery play a big part in the job?
I am 14 years old, 8th grader, and bilingual.

How can I use the ability to be patient to help with certain skills such as communication to help become a lawyer?
I'm an 8th grader and I'm 13 years old. My favorite class in school is English. I have skills in writing and time management. One of my hobbies is art, such as drawing.

Do you have to be commanding when working as an Actuary?
As an 8th grade student I am looking into my possible future career possibilities. My favorite classes are science and math.

Are my clients going to enjoy my joyful attitude if I study psychology?
I am in 8th grade and interested in studying the mind but wondering how to take it.

How can I be more patient in being a physical therapist and helping people with their injuries?
I am in 8th grade. I like to play sports.

How will being responsible help me in the workplace as a marketing specialist?
I am an 8th grader who is searching for what career I want to pursue when I get older. Specifically, I'm interested in the marketing field and real estate.

How do I become more responsible/making more time?
How does having sarcasm help with being an accountant

What social skills are valuable to be a veterinarian?
I don't like social interactions but I can tolerate it.

What are key skills to have when going into the cybersecurity industry?
Hello, I'm Brandon, and I'm a rising freshman from Atlanta, Georgia. I've researched a bit about cybersecurity and with the computer programming skills that I have now, I see cybersecurity as a promising career path for me; one thing I'm not sure of, though, is what soft skills are the most crucial to when working in that kind of field.

What soft skills/demeanors, unrelated to engineering education, are often extremely valuable as an engineer? ?
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How can you improve your communication skills and be more confident?
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What lessons did you learn in your field that helped you get promoted? ?
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What jobs do you recommend for young people who have no experience but are looking to build soft skills?
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What is your career, and which soft skill has been the most important in your career journey?
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What soft skills are generally important in careers?
When I mean soft skills, I mean skills like teamwork, communication, etc.

What are important soft skills, and how to you learn them?
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Which “soft skills” are essential for a registered nurse?
What are the soft skills that are most important or necessary for this job?

Which “soft skills” are essential to becoming an endocrinologist?
Which “soft skills” are essential for this job?

What jobs are the best for introverts?
I am a person who works best alone, as I can get pretty nervous when interacting with others. I wanted to know what careers are best for those who don't work well with others. I am thinking something within STEM or something that has to do with art. #art #science #career #math #personality #personality-type #soft-skills

what skills are needed to operate at most workplaces?
I need to know what the typical skills are so I can acquire them before I apply for jobs. #career #jobs #life-skills #soft-skills

How to stay motivated ?
I enjoy learning and I like school, but I have this bad habit of losing motivation and focus. I usually get discouraged after receiving negative feedback or a bad test grade which then only makes me get even worse scores due to lack of motivation. Any tips on how to stay motivated and ask for help ? #motivation #studying #studying-tips #soft-skills