--- product_id: 560634615 title: "Soft Skills Training: A Workbook to Develop Skills for Employment (Second Edition)" price: "£44.54" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/560634615-soft-skills-training-a-workbook-to-develop-skills-for-employment store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Soft Skills Training: A Workbook to Develop Skills for Employment (Second Edition) **Price:** £44.54 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Soft Skills Training: A Workbook to Develop Skills for Employment (Second Edition) - **How much does it cost?** £44.54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/560634615-soft-skills-training-a-workbook-to-develop-skills-for-employment) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Written to inspire students who have not done well in conventional classrooms and are performing below their capability. I was hired by a major university to teach recently released offenders how to become employed. I walked into my first class intending to follow the lead of all the other job training programs in the city, which was teaching the students to properly fill out applications, write resumes, facilitate mock interviews, and locate employment opportunities. After the first couple of classes, most of the students were either not paying attention or sleeping. I quickly realized my presentation needed to be interesting, challenging, beneficial, and actually guide the participants on how to remain employed. However, I was unable to find any published material for teaching new hires the soft skills necessary to keep a job. This workbook is a compilation of the soft skills class material I have developed over an eighteen-year period. I have used this material with great success and have taught soft skills in schools, inner-city church programs, nonprofits, and government-funded job training programs. It is a unique collection of essays, exercises, quotes, and maxims that will give students a realistic perspective on work-related expectations and the expectations of the supervisors who hire them. It will help students develop their problem-solving skills, guide them in making appropriate decisions, and create a desire to plan out goals and achieve them. The workbook style is challenging and playful, serious and engaging, and a stepping stone to developing the cognitive skills necessary to quash unproductive thinking and self-defeating emotional behaviors. Review: Essential Resource in User-Friendly Format - I am preparing to use this workbook for the second time as the text in a class for adults preparing to enter or re-enter the workforce. The lessons are engaging,easy to present and well-organized, and the quotes and stories lead to great opportunities for discussion. I find that students have some real "Aha Moments" during reflective discussion. Topics include work ethic, attitudes, teamwork, problem solving, and communication skills. I am a retired educator and HR professional, and I only wish I had known of this workbook earlier. The topics presented are on target for employees in any work setting, and especially useful for new or potential hires.Employers cannot assume that all employees understand the importance of work attitude and workplace behavior, and in my experience, problems in this area can be much more damaging and harder to remediate than skills' deficits. In preparation for using the workbook for my upcoming class, I went to the website and requested the free support materials, and within a day the author emailed a pdf file for an instructors' guide and assessments.The pre and post assessments, as well as the learner self-assessments provided will add an important element to my new class. Of note, the first section of this book is available as a briefer, stand-alone workbook [ASIN:1481882767 10 Things Employers Expect Their Employees To Know: A Soft Skills Training Workbook]. I ordered a copy to preview for my first class, but decided to use the full text version and all it includes. However, the shorter text still covers a lot of ground and would be useful for on-boarding workshops for any business. Both resources have large text and a simple reading format. This can be very important for many who are facing challenges in becoming employed. If you are working with new employees, pre-service trainees, or anyone preparing for the world of work, I highly recommend Mr. Wentz's materials. Review: Very good resource! Ready to use upon delivery! - I facilitate a robust, results-oriented work participation program designed to identify barriers and help clients currently receiving TANF and FIP cash assistance connect to the resources they need to obtain employment. Teaching critical soft skills is a significant part of the program, and I am always on the lookout for high-quality, well-written resources to use in my workshops and in my day-to-day interactions with my clients. "Soft Skills Training: A workbook to develop skills for employment" by Frederick H Wentz is an excellent guide and lesson planner. I plan to begin using it immediately! Mr. Wentz also provided me with a PowerPoint presentation to use in conjunction with the workbook, which is equally well-put together and a huge time-saver for me. Thank you, Mr Wentz! I look forward to receiving "10 Things Employers Expect Their Employees To Know: A Soft Skills Training Workbook," which is on its way to me now! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #316,277 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #90 in Career Development Counseling #106 in Vocational Guidance (Books) #3,834 in Education Workbooks (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 102 Reviews | ## Images ![Soft Skills Training: A Workbook to Develop Skills for Employment (Second Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LjO278TCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential Resource in User-Friendly Format *by E***E on April 18, 2018* I am preparing to use this workbook for the second time as the text in a class for adults preparing to enter or re-enter the workforce. The lessons are engaging,easy to present and well-organized, and the quotes and stories lead to great opportunities for discussion. I find that students have some real "Aha Moments" during reflective discussion. Topics include work ethic, attitudes, teamwork, problem solving, and communication skills. I am a retired educator and HR professional, and I only wish I had known of this workbook earlier. The topics presented are on target for employees in any work setting, and especially useful for new or potential hires.Employers cannot assume that all employees understand the importance of work attitude and workplace behavior, and in my experience, problems in this area can be much more damaging and harder to remediate than skills' deficits. In preparation for using the workbook for my upcoming class, I went to the website and requested the free support materials, and within a day the author emailed a pdf file for an instructors' guide and assessments.The pre and post assessments, as well as the learner self-assessments provided will add an important element to my new class. Of note, the first section of this book is available as a briefer, stand-alone workbook [ASIN:1481882767 10 Things Employers Expect Their Employees To Know: A Soft Skills Training Workbook]. I ordered a copy to preview for my first class, but decided to use the full text version and all it includes. However, the shorter text still covers a lot of ground and would be useful for on-boarding workshops for any business. Both resources have large text and a simple reading format. This can be very important for many who are facing challenges in becoming employed. If you are working with new employees, pre-service trainees, or anyone preparing for the world of work, I highly recommend Mr. Wentz's materials. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good resource! Ready to use upon delivery! *by S***N on June 11, 2025* I facilitate a robust, results-oriented work participation program designed to identify barriers and help clients currently receiving TANF and FIP cash assistance connect to the resources they need to obtain employment. Teaching critical soft skills is a significant part of the program, and I am always on the lookout for high-quality, well-written resources to use in my workshops and in my day-to-day interactions with my clients. "Soft Skills Training: A workbook to develop skills for employment" by Frederick H Wentz is an excellent guide and lesson planner. I plan to begin using it immediately! Mr. Wentz also provided me with a PowerPoint presentation to use in conjunction with the workbook, which is equally well-put together and a huge time-saver for me. Thank you, Mr Wentz! I look forward to receiving "10 Things Employers Expect Their Employees To Know: A Soft Skills Training Workbook," which is on its way to me now! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The information is rich but the cost is a rip-off... Consider lowering the cost *by D***A on June 4, 2019* I love the info in the book. It is really helpful with the class that I teach but it's definitely not worth $40! I feel like I got ripped off. I can see the book being $20 but definitely not worth $40. 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