Running head: SOFT SKILLS IN WORKPLACE VOLUNTEERING AND INTERNSHIPS

Soft Skills in Workplace Volunteering and Internships
Daniella Solati
MGT300 – Principles of Management
Colorado State University – Global Campus
Melinda Curley
February 19, 2016

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Soft Skills in Workplace Volunteering and Internships
Stepping into a leadership role requires more than just knowing the ins and outs of an organization on a day to day basis. Effective leadership can require a great deal of sacrifice, desire and most of all; a multitude of essential skill sets that will guide you throughout your career. Effective leaders often take advantage of the opportunities readily available within their workplace. With that said, effective leadership requires commitment and understanding. Being apart of something bigger than yourself, can give you an intrinsic perspective to your well being.
Working together with others on projects can create a sense of unity and provide you with the necessary experience and skill set to successfully lead others on your team. Being involved in your organization or community by volunteering your time; shows that you are well rounded and committed to building on an array of essential job skills. Whether you are volunteering at a local soup kitchen or volunteering to be a co-chair of your organization’s Ethics Awareness
Committee; the ability to go beyond the essential job functions will certainly not go unnoticed.
Individuals who perform more than the bare minimum and go above and beyond their scope of responsibilities are perceived to be proficient in a mixture of essential job skill sets. The essential soft skills a leader can possess are Communication Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Team Skills and Computer Skills (Colorado State University-Global Campus (2015). All of which can be strengthened and