SKILLS

DEVELOPMENT
 CAREER
DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
IN IMC
 Hello!

I am Nguyen Ngoc Thuy Vy

I am here because I wil be your instructor in this course.
You can reach me via my email (nguyenngocthuyvy.cs2@ftu.edu.vn),
my cellphone (0909 251 889) or our Team
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A GLIMPSE ON SOFT SKILLS
Why are they important?

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Let’s start a group discussion!
◎ Group: Form 9 groups
◎ Topic: A glimpse on soft skills
◎ Task: Discuss and develop a mind map about
Soft skills
◎ Discussion: in-class discussion
◎ Mind map: draw in the Mural tab in our Teams
◎ Time limit:
◉ Time for instruction: 5 minutes
◉ Time to prepare: 30 minutes
◎ Presentation:
◉ Choose randomly 2 groups to present.
◉ Time to present: 10 minutes/group
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Let’s start a group discussion!
◎ Directive questions:
◉ What are soft skills?
◉ Why are soft skills important?
◉ Which soft skills do employers value?
◉ Which soft skills do you need to improve?
◉ What can you do to improve soft skills?

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Our 1st question …
◎ What are soft kills?

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Soft skills versus Hard skills
◎ Soft skills are broadly classified as a combination of
personality traits, behaviours, and social attitudes
that allow people to communicate effectively,
collaborate, and successfully manage conflict.
◎ Unlike “hard” skills, which often describe one’s
technical abilities, soft skills include any skills
developed beyond your technical competencies and
intellectual knowledge.

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Soft skills versus Hard skills
◎ Soft skills: Non-technical skills that relate to
how you work.
◎ Hard skills: Technical, job-specific skills.

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Soft skills versus Hard skills
Hard to
measure

Can be Soft Act as an

learned skills enhancer

Improve
work/life
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Soft Hard
skills skills

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Our 2nd question …
◎ Why are soft skills important?

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Our 2nd question …
◎ The modern workplace is interpersonal.
◎ Soft skills set you apart.
◎ Soft skills complement hard skills.
◎ Future workplaces will depend more on soft
skills.

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Our 3rd question …
◎ Which soft skills do employers value?

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 Our 3rd question …
The top 7 soft skills that hiring managers are
looking for in 2022:

Emotional
Adaptability Communication Time management
intelligence

Active listening Growth mindset Collaboration

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Our 4th question …
◎ Which soft skills do you think that you need to
improve?
◉ Follow this link:
https://www.menti.com/ai8zwxb4sz
◉ Or scan this QR code:

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Our 5th question …
◎ What can you do to improve soft skills?
◉ Follow this link:
https://www.menti.com/k9j8gtgqgt
◉ Or scan this QR code:

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Our 5th question …
◎ What can you do to improve soft skills?

Learn Experience

Self-
Practice
reflection

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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
COURSE INTRODUCTION

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What is skills development?
◎ Skills development is the process of:
(1) identifying your skill gaps.
(2) developing and honing these skills.
◎ Skills development is important because your
skills determine your ability to execute your
work with success.

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COURSE CONTENT
What we will learn and practice in this course:
◎ Positive thinking
◎ Communication
◎ Presentation
◎ Time management
◎ Teamwork

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TEACHING METHOD
◎ Practice-based approach
◎ In-class discussion
◎ Active engagement

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LEARNING METHOD
◎ Group discussion
◎ Group presentation
◎ Self - study

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COURSE ASSESSMENT
How your performance is evaluated:
◎ Attendance: 10%
◎ Mid-term score: 30%
◎ Final test: 60% (Oral or writing exam)

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 COURSE SCHEDULE – ML210
Session Content Notes
1 Introduction
2 Positive thinking
3 Critical thinking
4 Time management

Ms. Tran Hoai Thuong - Communication Planner

5 Expert sharing session at Oliver Ustudio, Unilever’s in-house agency

6 Teamwork
7 Communication
8 Presentation
9 Practice session
10 Practice session
11 Review
12 Midterm presentation
13 Midterm presentation
14 Midterm presentation
15 Field trip at Ajinomoto Field trip at Ajinomoto

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CLASS RULES
To make our class better, please:
◎ Be on time.
◎ Proactively engage in our class activities.
◎ Do not hesitate to raise your ideas.

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VALUE-ADDED ACTIVITIES
◎ Online company trip
◎ Sharing session

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 MIDTERM - POSITIVE THINKING,
COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION
 Task: Hosting a talk show
 Requirements:
• Time limit: 30 mins
• Preparation time: 5 mins
• Participation: All members must participate before or
during the talk show (Prepare a task assignment
table)
• Interaction with audience: Maintain the audience’s
attention during the show
 Assessment:
• Your performance will be evaluated by the instructor.

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 MIDTERM - POSITIVE THINKING,
COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION
ML522, ML541
 Topics
1. YOLO – Living a meaningful life
2. Let’s turn peer pressure into something positive – Self-
awareness
3. I’m gay! So what? – Gender diversity
4. I’m sweet but a little bit psycho – Mental health
5. I have the right to feel bad – Toxic positivity
6. Dare to fail – There are no mistakes or failures, only lessons
7. Stay hungry, stay foolish – Learning is a lifelong journey
8. Smartphone – Angel or devil? – When your words can truly
hurt others

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 MIDTERM –
COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION

 Recommended materials
1. YOLO – Living a meaningful life
Madame Nguyễn Xuân Phượng – The author of “Gánh gánh gồng gồng”
https://
open.spotify.com/episode/3rSty6ER0XX4GegwUix9v3?si=mV4xRSGlSiqUkptQJVYu
0w

Nims Purja – The man who has conquered 14 highest peaks in 6 months and 6
days
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JEBeXmsbltKWYuf4TqJ6k?
si=2KcWMlppSG29qgnCmZuq1w

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 MIDTERM –
COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION
 Recommended materials
2. Let’s turn peer pressure into something positive – Self-
awareness
The present writer – Peer pressure
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iWv7rCowB0aZxEvJdk5mq?
si=YUowOq4qS8m7zKoMIlDC3w

How to be a better human - How to tap into your self-awareness

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GluklIt0cmGYDbpom1t4b?
si=QEJ8wd57Q4K9jdu9gOzhBg

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 MIDTERM –
COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION
 Recommended materials
3. I’m gay! So what? – Gender diversity
Articles
https://hogg.utexas.edu/opinion-its-not-easy-being-gay

https://
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/may/31/young-gay-people-being-out-a
nd-happy-its-revolutionary-meet-the-heartstopper-generation

EnQueery – LGBT thì có gì mà phải tự hào

https://
open.spotify.com/episode/0xKl83m5qlt6V1ZxLRfSG4?si=lhH6IeEOTVqc4B533
CNC7A

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 MIDTERM –
COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION
 Recommended materials
4. I’m sweet but a little bit psycho – Mental health
The finding audio – Everybody has mental health
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uMN9IdSMaIPWZoLp3ieoi?
si=f50e402e46004dad

Amateur Psychology – On mental health

https://
open.spotify.com/episode/2ESQnioJpHq7wCOMMXBJws?si=R4kXTiBtRKKnC
zuJs9EmYA

Ted Health – How to protect your mental well-being online

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jtUOw3WYYNkg6Sganb4NA?
si=Idl7R7p7RhmdFANAG00lxg

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 MIDTERM –
COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION
 Recommended materials
6. Dare to fail – There are no mistakes or failures, only
lessons
The beauty of failure
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Zg2Nt7hU3LIK64v1hXN8m?
si=dTUfUT6wQ0aRf7zgUf145Q

The finding audio – It’s ok to give up

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AXzOuFS3OifWgi40nr5g6?
si=diLq1977TcGiqW5FD0M0CQ

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 MIDTERM –
COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION
 Recommended materials
5. I have the right to feel bad – Toxic positivity
The psychology podcast – Whitney Goodman – Toxic positivity
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wDsjAV2S1s6ATaU4YUJqd?
si=xzQbpNtjQsCGmczIpi8IZw

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 MIDTERM –
COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION
 Recommended materials
7. Stay hungry, stay foolish – Learning is a lifelong journey
Steve Jobs – Stay hungry, Stay foolish
https://
open.spotify.com/episode/72Cg3wGdLlbk2zgvu9SK10?si=BMfxInUfROyRHU3
eGV198w

Exponential wisdom – Lifetime learning

https://
open.spotify.com/episode/5WX7qNjsQTxRS1u7Q9nlX6?si=n4qVHiesQ2Wt9Yb
lyZCEBw

Spiritually hungry – Ask, don’t assume

https://
open.spotify.com/episode/5XF9XFZXnjdZrYnwNm7jNK?si=9tKgSvdGR1C4hl_
8Ck9bBw

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COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION

 Recommended materials
8. Smartphone – Angel or devil? – When your words can truly
hurt others
Đặng Hoàng Giang – Thiện ác smartphone

Future Impact Academy – Từ lăng nhục đến thấu cảm

https://
open.spotify.com/episode/1AJcpVv6epKAP2D3q1vV7k?si=JLT3EVDwQFKOmBcy
PD6ySw

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zfZVF3tAxKB38bkbvAxeW?si=1fb18acfd7644b05

https://
open.spotify.com/episode/7ih14ZBW9DgMoYGjM6Xe8P?si=07407db97d0d4056

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 Thanks!

Any questions?

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