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Category: Interpersonal Skills

7 c's of effective communication

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. 

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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?

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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.

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Why Networking in High School Is More Important Than You Think

Posted on 08/17/202208/17/2022 by simplysoftskills

By Hannah Magino

Networking is the process in which you develop and build connections with a variety of people. Through these relationships, you can exchange and receive beneficial information and resources. But why exactly is it important to start networking from high school?

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Building Strong Relationships With Your Teachers

Posted on 07/01/202212/25/2022 by simplysoftskills

By Amelia Lenz

Strong relationships with your teachers will help you in class and boost your college application. These outcomes beg the question, how do I build a strong relationship with my teacher? Here are steps and advice to build and maintain that strong relationship!

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How to Ask Your Parents for Help

Posted on 12/27/202108/05/2022 by simplysoftskills

By Sara Karbowski

Oftentimes, high schoolers are stressed out about things like homework or relationships. You might want to talk it out with your parents, but it can be hard to start a conversation about it. It may be scary, but talking to your parents will lessen the burden on your shoulders. Here are some tips to help you talk it out with your parents!

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