Big Picture

Big Picture

Real-world Connections

To be successful in the work world, you need to have hard and soft skills. Hard skills are technical skills related to your job, such as knowing how to create a proper letter, that make you productive and efficient. Soft skills are what make you a good employee: being a creative problem solver, a good team member, a skilled communicator, and having a positive attitude. Soft skills are the basic competencies you will practise throughout this module. Whether you’re interested in a career in business, technology, health sciences, or trades, all industries are increasingly in need of employees who possess strong soft and hard skills, including computer skills.

A professional portfolio of your work is a valuable tool that can be used on job interviews to demonstrate your word-processing skills. Be sure to keep both digital and print samples of your best work to build your portfolio.