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Marc LeVine @talentacquisition.bsky.social · Feb 14

Focusing solely on Trump won't help our kids become better learners or enhance our own professional development. Platforms like Bluesky offer much more in terms of connection and sharing. Let's broaden our horizons and engage in meaningful discussions. #education #teachthefuture #softskills

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Marc LeVine @talentacquisition.bsky.social · Feb 14

Critical thinking and soft skills are essential. Just because something is printed or broadcasted doesn't make it true. The rise of fake research from paper mills highlights the need for skepticism and verification. Always question and verify information. #CriticalThinking #SoftSkills #Verify

Cabells @cabells.com · Jan 27

‘STAMP OUT PAPER MILLS’ — science sleuths on how to fight fake #research https://buff.ly/3Cr9eBA via @nature.com #PredatoryPublishing #AcademicSky "A group of scientists who are experts at spotting fraudulent research outline five essential steps to combat industrialized scientific misconduct."

‘Stamp out paper mills’ — science sleuths on how to fight fake research

A group of scientists who are experts at spotting fraudulent research outline five essential steps to combat industrialized scientific misconduct.

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Marc LeVine @talentacquisition.bsky.social · Feb 13

Discover why technical skills alone won't secure your engineering future. Perfect for engineers at any career stage who want to advance their careers and increase their value to employers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHZf...

The Hidden Skills Engineering Schools Don't Teach You

YouTube video by Engineer Your Success

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Marc LeVine @talentacquisition.bsky.social · Feb 13

How important is being a critical thinker? Let me tell you a little "story" about conspiracies. There was this pizza parlor in DC, where children were being eaten by Hollywood actors... BELIEVE IT OR NOT?

Groovy Conspiracies, Baby! The Decline of Critical Thinking in the Age of Dr. Evil

Hey there, groovy people! It's your favorite International Man of Mystery, Austin Powers, here to talk about something that's been bugging me more than Dr. Evil's dastardly plans.

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Marc LeVine @talentacquisition.bsky.social · Feb 13

Educators must shine a light on the shadows cast by politicians who hide harmful agendas, ensuring the people are informed and empowered to seek what they truly need. #EducateToEmpower #InformedCitizens #TruthMatters

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Marc LeVine @talentacquisition.bsky.social · Feb 14

A new update from the Lumina Foundation shows 54.9% of working-age adults have earned a postsecondary credential. Vocational training should rise, and all postsecondary education should include soft skills training to prepare students for the workforce. #Education #VocationalTraining #SoftSkills

mikenietzel.bsky.social @mikenietzel.bsky.social · Jan 30

National level of college attainment at new high, according to Lumina report. #AcademicSky www.forbes.com/sites/michae...

Percentage Of Adults With College Degree Hits New High, Finds Lumina

The latest update by the Lumina Foundation finds the percentage of working age adults with college degrees or other postsecondary credentials has hit an all-time high.

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Marc LeVine @talentacquisition.bsky.social · Feb 14

Starting apprenticeships at age 16 provides hands-on experience, builds practical skills, and enhances employability early. It bridges the gap between education and work, fostering independence and career readiness. #Apprenticeships #YouthEmployment #SkillsDevelopment #CareerReadiness

Matt Perks @dodiscimus.bsky.social · Feb 11

Apprenticeship levy is one of the most badly implemented good ideas in education/employment policy.

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Marc LeVine @talentacquisition.bsky.social · Feb 14

A study by Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University found that relying on generative AI can reduce critical thinking, leading to cognitive decline. Automation of routine tasks deprives us of chances to practice judgment, leaving us unprepared for exceptions. Balance is key. #CognitiveSkills

Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · Feb 10

New Microsoft study finds that using generative AI at work makes employees' critical thinking skills "atrophied and unprepared"

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Microsoft Study Finds AI Makes Human Cognition “Atrophied and Unprepared”

Researchers find that the more people use AI at their job, the less critical thinking they use.

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Marc LeVine @talentacquisition.bsky.social · Feb 14

Educational tools that help students learn new words and allow teachers to track progress are invaluable. It not only enhances vocabulary but also develops essential soft skills like communication and critical thinking. #LearningTools #StudentSuccess #SoftSkills

TechLearning @techlearning.bsky.social · Jan 29

Rewordify might look like a webpage from the noughties but it's actually a sort of artificially intelligent powerhouse designed for teachers and students. #edtech #EduSky
www.techlearning.com/how-to/rewor...

Rewordify: How to Use It to Teach Vocabulary

Rewordify uses digital smarts to build reading and vocabulary skills in students

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Marc LeVine @talentacquisition.bsky.social · Feb 13

#Booksky #20BookChallenge

Marc LeVine @talentacquisition.bsky.social · Feb 13

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Marc LeVine @talentacquisition.bsky.social · Feb 13

Deep dive into becoming a more effective engineer. Learn about the importance of soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability.

#Deepdives #EffectiveEngineer #SoftSkills

Ben Darfler @bdarfler.com · Dec 3

Cindy Sridharan’s content is always top-notch. Becoming an effective engineer is all about the soft, squishy skills and understanding.

How to become a more effective engineer

The importance of soft skills, implicit hierarchies, getting to “small wins”, understanding promotion processes and more. A guest post from software engineer Cindy Sridharan.

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Marc LeVine @talentacquisition.bsky.social · Feb 13

Many universities in Ontario are emphasizing soft skills. For instance, Algoma University offers a program to develop leadership and communication skills, while Trent University has a course focusing on career development and adaptability.

#SoftSkills #CareerReady #OntarioEducation

Ontario's Universities @ontuniv.bsky.social · Dec 10

With increasing employer demand for soft skills such as communication, critical thinking & adaptability, Trent University’s Foundations for Co-op Success is helping students develop the transferable skillset to thrive in diverse professional environments: ontariosuniversities.ca/stories/deve...

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Make Money Online @makemoneyonline6.bsky.social · Oct 17

Developing Soft Skills for Career Advancement (Unlocking Your Potential)
Read the full blog post here www.gerardyadgg.com/2024/10/deve...
#SoftSkills
#ProfessionalGrowth
#EmotionalIntelligence
#LeadershipSkills
#Communication
#Networking
#Adaptability
#Teamwork
#GrowthMindset

Developing Soft Skills for Career Advancement (Unlocking Your Potential)

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · Oct 16

Software Engineering Soft Skills — 6 Focus Areas That You Need

Read it on Medium:
https://medium.devleader.ca/software-engineering-soft-skills-6-focus-areas-that-you-need-e4d329068d54

#careeradvice #communication #softskills #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering

Software Engineering Soft Skills — 6 Focus Areas That You Need

Software engineering soft skills are non-technical skills used to facilitate collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and…

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modpro.bsky.social @modpro.bsky.social · Sep 25

Skills for Advancing in Warehouse Careers
To advance in warehouse careers, one needs a combination of technical and soft skills.
#Techbullion #Warehousecareers #memefi
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Warehouse Career Pathways: From Entry-Level Positions to Management Roles

Navigating a career in the warehouse and fulfillment center industry can be rewarding with the right approach. Start by being proactiv...

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Dr. Gary Ackerman @garyackermanphd.bsky.social · Aug 30

By including participation, engagement, flexibility, adaptability, and similar soft skills in our assessment and evaluation of students we communicate these are valuable skills to develop. By removing these from their evaluation, educators are ignoring the most important skills students can develop.

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Learning Curve Partners, LLC @learningcurve.bsky.social · May 31

📢 NEW BLOG POST on why it's time to retire the term "soft skills" & why essential skills like communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, & empathy deserve more attention in the employability conversation, incl. in the education space.

#employability #education #softskills #essentialskills

Language Matters: Why I Despise the Term “Soft Skills” - Learning Curve Partners

If you’ve spent any time recently perusing LinkedIn or reading articles about employability, you’ve probably come across an instance—or 100—where the author attempts to clarify the difference between ...

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Andrew Lokenauth | TheFinanceNewsletter.com @www.thefinancenewsletter.com · Dec 16

Hard skills get you hired, but soft skills will get you promoted.

To be promoted throughout your career, develop these 10 skills:

• Delegation
• Team-work
• Self-discipline
• Listening skills
• Communication
• Critical-thinking
• Problem-solving
• Decision making
• Detail-orientation

What else?

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Knowmad Society @knowmad.org · Mar 11

Lifelong learning will be a necessity, not a luxury. Embracing change starts with redefining education - as we navigate in a Knowmad Society, adaptability, creativity and soft skills matter most.

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Hedonium Shockwave @hedoniumshockwave.bsky.social · Jul 6

As a member of #GenerationX, I feel somehow divinely rejuvenated after reading this article 👨🏼‍🎤

I am curious, what are you thoughts on this statement❓

#GenX #AI #artificialIntelligence #softSkills

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-prepare-for-ai-boom-future-tools-soft-skills-2023-7

Older generations have an advantage in the AI boom: people skills and experience that can't be autom...

An Oxford economist argues that experienced workers who can "make their presence felt in a room" will thrive at work in the age of AI.

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News Feed @news-feed.bsky.social · Jan 9

@Forbes: Soft Skills To Highlight In An Interview: Entry To Senior-Level https://t.co/KxVtBeHXE6

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AJinWA @ajinwa.bsky.social · Dec 19

This is a very good perspective. Seems there should be a more hybrid program that goes beyond just the hands-on technical skills to teach soft and ancillary skills needed in most any profession. Plus support for the trainers. Seems like a great role for community colleges.

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Total Internal Reflection🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇦 @tirscienceblog.bsky.social · Dec 22

Looking for help? TIR has a whole category of "How to..." postings focusing on soft skills in science: writing papers, giving presentations, starting a lab, asking questions in seminars, critical reading, etc. Suggestions for future postings welcome... totalinternalreflectionblog.com/category/how...

How to… – Total Internal Reflection

Posts about How to… written by Brooke Morriswood

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Sharon Machlis @smachlis.bsky.social · Dec 26

The ability to understand a problem and communicate/ask questions clearly & effectively is an underrated skill. The term "soft skills" is not a compliment. But those skills are even more important now. People who say generative AI is revenge of the humanities majors are not entirely wrong 😅

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