SOFT SKILLS AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

• About the Bulletin
• Soft Skills And Emotional Intelligence
• Career Clinic Highlight (26-Feb-2021)
• Petroleum Updates

About the Bulletin
This bulletin is written by students of the Centre for Oil and Gas Technology at IPS.
The content and views expressed in this document reflect only the opinion of the authors and not of the School.

SOFT SKILLS AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
In the industry,  numerous  capabilities are demanded from  an individual  on  the  job.   The  ability to deliver on a job goes beyond  the intelligence  quotient  of an individual as it can only help get a job. Hence,  in bid to enjoy job security,  it is paramount for an individual to possess both soft skills and emotional intelligence.

Soft skills entail a combination of personality traits, behaviors, and social attitudes that boost the proficiency of an individual in communication,  conflict resolution, adaptability to change, etc. Some of these skills include problem-solving, analytical/critical thinking, leadership, communication, and stress management.  Individuals with soft skills tend to showcase strong situational awareness and emotional intelligence which is key to navigating through challenging work conditions while still ensuring optimal productivity.

Soft-skilled individuals exhibit a trait termed Emotional Intelligence also known as Emotional  Quotient  (EQ) which is the ability to recognize,   understand and manage the emotions of one’s self and of others. It is commonly defined by four attributes which are: Self- management, self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship management. Therefore, soft skills and emotional intelligence are key to the performance of an individual in the handling of a job.

Career Clinic Highlight (26 - Feb -2021)

"As an engineer, there is a daunting task to balance professional life, personal life, and health. The conscious effort to bridge this gap through effective time management distinguishes a successful Engineer from others."

Etta Agbor  
Business Opportunity Manager  
Obigbo Nobe & NOV Assets
Shell

 Petroleum Updates