In this week’s blog assignment we are asked to list our top three hard skills and top three soft skills and expand on each. I will start off with my list of hard skills that I have developed throughout my years in the workforce.
My first hard skill I would list is Graphic Design, specifically html and css. I have been able to build somewhat of a passion for html/css and would list that as my top hard skill within graphic design. I would keep the actual skill as Graphic Design to broaden my opportunities. My second hard skill would be Project Management. I am comfortable speaking and assigning roles to others in order to get the job done but also to ensure that people are in roles that give them creative power. Last but not least I would list Risk Management, I have had to weigh out the risk reward in many workplace scenarios, specifically at a super busy coffee shop that I work in. If I am busy but know I need to refill something, is it worth it to make people wait and how much time it would take to do whatever it is I need to do in such a busy environment.
My soft skills are things that I believe would seal the deal for me in interviews and in the workplace. I am a very outgoing outspoken person but also know when and when not to speak up. My first soft skill would be just that, communication. I have worked numerous jobs that require a high level of communication in order to be efficient and successful. I also am a very communicative person when it comes to my peers, I allow others to approach me and give them the attention needed, I do not come to them and hound or look over their shoulder, rather I communicate, let them handle what they can and if help is needed I am here to communicate. Secondly I would list Critical Thinking as a soft skill of mine. I work well under pressure and I do so because I think critically before a scenario and while the scenario is in full swing I am quick on my feet and can pivot if necessary. My third and final soft skill would be Stress Management. I understand how damaging stress is to people, so that stress is ten fold when applied to a job where being creative is a requirement.
Two soft skills I would like to improve upon are my body language, and Time management. I think sometimes my aura gives off the vibe that I do not want to be approached when in reality I love talking and can do so for hours. Time management is something I constantly struggle with, it is something that plagues me and I know that in order to be successful in this career that needs to change.
Two hard skills I would like to improve upon is social media. I have been off of social media for a very long time and need to relearn how to use it in a way that is promoting my work. Second hard skill would be Data analysis, by that I mean how to gather data and use it to adapt to what is going on.