Soft Skills

The demand for and reliance on soft skills is on the increase due to constant change in the work environment, customer-driven market, information-based economy and globalization.The development of ‘soft skills’ in this market is important when there is intense competition for many available positions. The ability to develop and use ‘soft skills’ can make the difference between the achiever and the non-achiever.Soft skills are learning to do your best at any job, no matter what that specific job might be.

It covers the scientific and authentic information about the process of growing up, reproductive and sexual health, HIV, AIDS and STD's and drug abuse. While talking about these subjects, enough care has been taken to show due respect to the cultural sensitivity of the society. The major focus in the book is on certain well-selected life skills that are relevant to teenagers for developing a healthy lifestyle.

A few related values have also been infused in the discussion of various topics. Giving answers to some of the questions that bother the teenagers most, enhances the usefulness of the book. At the end of the book a perforated page has been added to seek readers views about the book.

This book is addressed to young girls and boys of 14-18 years of age studying in classes IX to XII. Teachers and parents of teenagers will also find the book useful.

[Focuses on : Career Planning, Group Discussion, Art of Listening, Speaking and Writing, Body Language, Team Building, Teamwork, Etiquette and Manners, Time and Stress Management]

1. The main features of the book are as follows:
2. To empower the youth in acquiring the right soft skills particularly in the corporate world.
3. It's a companion, guiding the students young men and women, at every step.
4. It lay a key role in one's success in life particularly in one's career.

1. Soft Skills

2. Know Thyself/Self-Discovery

3. Developing Positive Attitude

4. Forming Values

5. Improving perception

6. Career Planning

7. Art of Listening

8. Art of Reading

9. Art of Speaking

10. Art of Writing

11. The Art of writing E-mail

12. Body Language

13. Team Building and Teamwork

14. Group Discussion

15. Etiquette and Manners

16. Preparing CV/Resume

17. Interview Skills

18. Time Management

19. Stress Management