Skillset versus Mindset – Which Will Get You the Job?
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Does having the right skills guarantee you will get the job? What if you have the mindset to get the work done, but have not yet learned the certain skills requested by the employer? Listen to this U.S News interview of two experts on the issue. To stay focused, avoid and turn off all distractions first.
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After listening, skim the tasks below and listen to the text again before you start working.
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While listening, take key word notes.
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SOURCE Huhman, H. 2011. Skillset vs. Mindset: Which Will Get You the Job? On Careers, U.S News. Money.usnews.com
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25 Compare your before-listening key word task notes to the while-listening key word notes. Discuss whether your answers have changed after listening to the text. Summarise your work in final key word notes. 26 Make a mind map of the hard skills and soft skills needed to be a clown, a teacher, a movie star, your future profession
63($.,1* 27 Discuss and rank from most to least important: a these top ten qualities employers look for when hiring: adaptable, loyal, trustworthy, contributor, committed, determined, honest, accountable, relationship builder, flexible
Learn to juggle both hard and soft skills to be a valued employee.
b these skills that will help you get, keep and progress in a job: works independently, honest and reliable, problem solver, speaks and listens well, gets on with people, understands basic math, dependable, punctual, demonstrates basic skills, reads and understands, responsible, willing to be trained, cooperative with supervisors
:5,7,1* 28 Reflect on your listening by writing a brief summary in your own words. Include answers to these questions: ● What did I know about this topic? ● What did I learn from the listening text? ● What would I like to know more about?
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