Amid the rapid development in various fields today, hard skills
are no longer the only ability that must be possessed. Because, soft skills are
also one of the abilities needed to develop a career.
Announced by Kompas.com (5/8/2018) Minister of Research,
Technology and Higher Education (Menristekdikti) Mohamad Nasir said that soft
skills are important to be mastered by university graduates today who cannot be
replaced by robots.
"Soft skills such as cooperation, communication, ethics in
work, appearance, empathy, and emotional intelligence are important for career
or business success compared to academic results," said Nasir.
According to him, soft skills are also needed to be able to
apply academic skills in the world of work. For this reason, young people
should start preparing and honing their soft skills early.
Reporting from talentfoot.com page, here are some ways that can
be done to develop soft skills.
Take a course
Not only studying on campus, taking a course can help hone soft
skills. Leadership and management development courses can teach many soft
skills, such as communication, problem solving, critical thinking, to public
speaking.
Training and self-development programs are also quite effective
for increasing self-awareness and improving communication skills.
Find a mentor
Having a mentor who can guide in career matters is also one of
the best ways to develop soft skills. Because, mentors can provide short-term
and long-term guidance. Someone who is more experienced can also provide new
inspiration and perspective.
A mentor can objectively and honestly assess the soft skills you
have and how to hone them. They can assess what your strengths and weaknesses
are and give advice on what steps can be taken.
Volunteering
Spending time and volunteering is one of the best ways to hone
soft skills that might not be available on campus or office. Volunteering for
the purpose of goodness can make you a more complete and loving person.
In addition, reported from the Linkedin page, volunteer
activities or volunteering can also develop several other soft skills, such as
teamwork, self-confidence, patience, communication, and empathy.
With the many benefits that can be obtained, it never hurts to
try to participate in volunteering.
cr: https://edukasi.kompas.com/read/2018/11/23/08580011/tiga-cara-mengasah-soft-skill-untuk-karier-di-masa-depan
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