soft skill   -   

Definition   --   Communicating, conflict management, human relations, making presentations, negotiating, team building, and other such ability, defined in terms of expected outcomes and not as a specific method or technique such as statistical analysis.   Soft skills, sometimes known as "people skills," are personal attributes that enhance an individual's interactions, job performance and career prospects.optimism
common sense, responsibility, a sense of humor, integrity, time-management, motivation and interpersonal abilities, such as: empathy, leadership,  communication, good manners, sociability the ability to teach.

60 ways to enrich - 1. Math. 2. Safety. 3. Courtesy. 4. Honesty. 5. Grammar. 6. Reliability. 7. Flexibility. 8. Team skills.
9. Eye contact.  10. Cooperation.  11. Adaptability. 12. Follow rules. 13. Self-directed. 14 Good attitude.  15. Writing skills.
16. Driver's license.  17. Dependability.  18. Advanced math.  19. Self-supervising.  20. Good references.  21. Being drug free.  22. Good attendance.  23. Personal energy.  24. Work experience.  25. Ability to measure.  26. Personal integrity.
27. Good work history.  28. Positive work ethic. 29. Interpersonal skills.  30. Motivational skills.  31. Valuing education. 
32. Personal chemistry.  33. Willingness to learn.  34. Common sense.   35. Critical thinking skills. 36. Knowledge of fractions.  37. Reporting to work on time.  38. Use of rulers and calculators.  39. Good personal appearance.
40. Wanting to do a good job. 41. Basic spelling and grammar.  42. Reading and comprehension.  43. Ability to follow regulations.  44. Willingness to be accountable. 45. Ability to fill out a job application.  46. Ability to make production quotas. 47. Basic manufacturing skills training.  48. Awareness of how business works. 49. Staying on the job until it is finished. 50. Ability to read and follow instructions. 51. Willingness to work second and third shifts.  52. Caring about seeing the company succeed.  53. Understanding what the world is all about.  54. Ability to listen and document what you have heard. 55. Commitment to continued training and learning. 56. Willingness to take instruction and responsibility. 57. Ability to relate to coworkers in a close environment. 58. Not expecting to become a supervisor in the first six months. 59. Willingness to be a good worker and go beyond the traditional eight-hour day.                           60. Communication skills with public, fellow employees, supervisors, and customers.

Definition of Soft Skills  -  

 

Interactions with Coworkers, ( 1 Networking - this is the building of strong relationships or alliances with others.  2 Communication - the effective sharing of information with others - including oral, written, and even non-verbal communication.  3 Teamwork / Collaboration - the ability to work successfully in a group setting, including assuming the role of a team player.  This is someone that puts the goals of the team ahead of their personal goals. 4 Demonstrating Empathy - the capability to share one's feelings with others, as well as understanding the emotions of others.)

 

Professionalism and / or Work Ethic ( 1  Professionalism - includes dressing appropriately for the work setting, arriving on time, speaking in a respectful manner to coworkers, customers and clients. 2   Integrity - acting in a truthful and honest manner.  This skill is typically aligned with the values expressed by the company.  3  Optimism - this person anticipates the best possible outcome, and provides positive feedback when someone is faced with adversity.  4  Enthusiasm / Motivation - the skill required to remain devoted to, and supportive of, an idea, 

]corporate goal or work assignment.  To continue to remain engaged in the pursuit of a goal.

 

Critical Thinking or Problem Solving  -  This last category of soft skills deals with one's ability to think critically, and solve problems at work.  

Hard skills are those that are easily observed and quantified (perhaps via a scientific test).  It's also relatively easy to teach someone a hard skill in a formal classroom setting or using an on-the-job situation.  Hard skills include abilities such as working with spreadsheets, operating machinery, speaking a foreign language, or using a personal computer.

Resume Example - Soft Skill The following demonstrates how the skills section of a resume can highlight a job applicant's soft skills.  This particular example lists hard skills on the left hand side of the table and soft skills on the right:

CAREER SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

Financial Planning and Analysis Accounting Application Design Operational Budgeting Long-term Planning Capital Budgeting

Problem Solving Critical Thinking Skills Training and Development Interpersonal Skills Teamwork / Collaboration