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Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Soft Skills Hard Skills

7 minutes 56 seconds

Now Playing As: Captioned (English) (change)

Viewers learn the difference between "soft skills" and "hard skill." Hard skills are specific, teachable abilities that can be defined and measured; however, soft skills are less tangible and harder to quantify, such as etiquette, getting along with others, and engaging in small talk. Both skill sets are needed for successful employees. Part of the "Getting a Job for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing!" training module.

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Runtime: 7 minutes 56 seconds

Topic: Careers, Counseling and Self-Help, Deaf Life, Health and Safety
Subtopic: Deaf - General, Disabilities, Job Skills
Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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Release Year: 2011
Producer/Distributor: Pepnet/California State University Northridge
Series: Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Getting A Job! Module Page Educators’ Guide

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Caption. These videos are all about getting a job.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Text on image reads, "Hard skills." Caption. Hard skills are specific skills that you have learned.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of a group of young men and women giving a thumbs up. Caption. The right attitude will guide your actions along that course.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of a woman looking down at a mobile phone. Caption. The first step after the interview is to follow-up.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of 3 women meeting in an office setting. Caption. You must inform them of your need for the accommodation.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of 3 people in business attire seated in chairs against a white wall. Caption. So now it's time to start preparing for your interview.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of people wearing business attire smiling and standing in a line. Caption. So whom should you ask to serve as a reference for you?

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of a stack of polaroid portrait photos. Caption. There are a number of occupations to choose from.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of a hammer and gavel. Caption. You have rights as well as responsibilities.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of a front door that reads, "Vocational Rehabilitation Service Center." Caption. To fit your individual needs and employment interests.