Simply Soft Skills

The 7 C’s of Effective Communication

Posted on 11/05/202211/05/2022 by simplysoftskills

By Akshita Kannan

In our school curriculum, we learn about specific subjects, facts, and data, but don’t really learn about necessary life skills such as effectively communicating our ideas. As students and as workers in the future, we will spend our day communicating through writing emails, speaking in meetings, debating with colleagues and peers, and creating presentations. The 7 C’s of communication ensures effective communication of our thoughts by being: clear, concise, concrete, correct, coherent, complete, and courteous.

How to Ask Teachers for College Recommendation Letters

Posted on 09/29/202212/29/2022 by simplysoftskills

By Amelia Lenz

As college application deadlines draw near, recommendation letters are on many high school seniors’ minds. But how do you ask for a letter of recommendation?

Back to School Supplies and Habits Checklist (High School Edition)

Posted on 09/25/2022 by simplysoftskills

By Sara Karbowski and Ananya Gondesi

Summer is coming to an end, and many students are heading back to school. Things can feel a bit overwhelming, so here is a checklist of supplies to get and habits to implement to have a successful year in high school!

How to Give an Impromptu Speech Using the PREP Method

Posted on 09/09/202212/25/2022 by simplysoftskills

By Daisy Wong

It might be your worst nightmare, but eventually, everyone is going to have to give an impromptu speech sometime in their life. Although the gut instinct is to start panicking, the biggest enemy in giving impromptu speeches is you. An easy way to overcome your fear and give a good impromptu speech is to use the PREP method. PREP stands for point, reason, evidence, and point.

Why Every High Schooler Should Have a LinkedIn Account

Posted on 09/03/202209/10/2022 by simplysoftskills

By Akshita Kannan

Although social media has increased in popularity among teenagers, LinkedIn, a professional networking site, is comparatively less commonly used by the youth. Many teenagers assume that LinkedIn is mostly for adults who use it to connect with colleagues and mentors to further their careers, but Linkedin is actually beneficial for teenagers too. Linkedin even decreased its age limit from 18 to 14 years old to encourage teenagers to develop networking skills and improve professional interactions.

Podcasts to Listen to For Self-Improvement, Productivity, and More

Posted on 08/28/202208/28/2022 by simplysoftskills

By Stanley Xu

Take time to enjoy some podcasts, whether it be educational or entertaining content. Listening to podcasts not only is a way to relax but can also provide inspiration. Discover one about finance or budgeting, learning a new language or skill, along with other unlimited topics. Here are some podcasts worth listening to: