Comments on: Students in Ho Chi Minh City Are Weak in Soft Skills http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/ Vietnamese American Online Magazine: Culture, Tech & Current Affairs Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Doan quang dinh http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-17144 Doan quang dinh Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:34:00 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-17144 Great! I really like this research. I am conducting a research about soft skills. could you please send me a copy of the study cited in this article? Great! I really like this research. I am conducting a research about soft skills. could you please send me a copy of the study cited in this article?

]]> By: Lucas http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-16603 Lucas Mon, 02 May 2011 23:46:04 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-16603 It had been over a year. Would be interesting to know updates / progress from when this article was posted. Any development to improve the issues mentioned? It had been over a year. Would be interesting to know updates / progress from when this article was posted. Any development to improve the issues mentioned?

]]> By: Lillian http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-16139 Lillian Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:13:33 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-16139 Thank you for the article. Is this research paper that you refer to public? Can you please post a link to where we can read the research paper? I'm currently doing a case study on the University of Hawaii's Executive MBA program here, and I'm looking for background information on the subject. The UH program has a good reputation for preparing students for exactly the skills and abilities which are referred to above. Perhaps this case study can serve as an example. Thank you for the article. Is this research paper that you refer to public? Can you please post a link to where we can read the research paper? I’m currently doing a case study on the University of Hawaii’s Executive MBA program here, and I’m looking for background information on the subject. The UH program has a good reputation for preparing students for exactly the skills and abilities which are referred to above. Perhaps this case study can serve as an example.

]]> By: Getting that Job in Vietnam | Vietnam Talking Points http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-4694 Getting that Job in Vietnam | Vietnam Talking Points Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:28:27 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-4694 [...] have studied it in school. The good news for job-seekers, however, is that there is still a strong demand for professional talent in Vietnam so the experience/education you have will likely get you further in terms of finding a [...] [...] have studied it in school. The good news for job-seekers, however, is that there is still a strong demand for professional talent in Vietnam so the experience/education you have will likely get you further in terms of finding a [...]

]]> By: Asian Students Do Think for Themselves | Vietnam Talking Points http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-427 Asian Students Do Think for Themselves | Vietnam Talking Points Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:27:33 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-427 [...] For related articles, consider our special report on Vietnamese students lacking soft skills. [...] [...] For related articles, consider our special report on Vietnamese students lacking soft skills. [...]

]]> By: Stephen Cook Sr. http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-450 Stephen Cook Sr. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:13:00 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-450 A problem-yes, but the outlook is bright. VN is still seen as steadily improving. Most critics point to post secondary education unfortunately. The immediate burden is where it should be, on employers. Who are in turn seeking efficient remedies. We require a 12 week 'boot camp' for instance, and work closely with PS Institutions to improve overall quality and marketability of graduates. A problem-yes, but the outlook is bright. VN is still seen as steadily improving. Most critics point to post secondary education unfortunately. The immediate burden is where it should be, on employers. Who are in turn seeking efficient remedies. We require a 12 week 'boot camp' for instance, and work closely with PS Institutions to improve overall quality and marketability of graduates.

]]> By: Diem A. Bui http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-449 Diem A. Bui Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:07:00 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-449 great article. thank you for sharing. great article. thank you for sharing.

]]> By: mareeharris http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-332 mareeharris Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:01:46 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-332 Hi Hang,<br>The issue you raise about students being able to identify which skills they need to develop is a very relevant one. Here in Australia I am working with organisations to get them to include this as part of employee performance appraisals - that they identify not only the technical skills that they need to develop, but also the soft skills. Both organisations and individuals tend not to be as willing to give time to the learning and development of soft skills as they are to technical skills. My sense is that because they can't measure the return on their investment in tangible ways they are not prepared to make the investment.<br>Maree Hi Hang,
The issue you raise about students being able to identify which skills they need to develop is a very relevant one. Here in Australia I am working with organisations to get them to include this as part of employee performance appraisals – that they identify not only the technical skills that they need to develop, but also the soft skills. Both organisations and individuals tend not to be as willing to give time to the learning and development of soft skills as they are to technical skills. My sense is that because they can't measure the return on their investment in tangible ways they are not prepared to make the investment.
Maree

]]> By: mareeharris http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-331 mareeharris Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:55:19 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-331 James, I would very much like to travel with my work and run workshops and training in other parts of the world. I can't see it happening in 2010, but maybe 2011. James, I would very much like to travel with my work and run workshops and training in other parts of the world. I can't see it happening in 2010, but maybe 2011.

]]> By: Hang Nguyen http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-329 Hang Nguyen Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:37:02 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-329 Hi Marree, <br><br>There are many programs by educational institutions and universities on soft skills in Vietnam, for example Tam Viet (<a href="http://www.tamviet.edu.vn/Desktop.aspx/English/" rel="nofollow">http://www.tamviet.edu.vn/Desktop.aspx/English/</a>). <br><br>There are also many useful information about careers development and related topics on career sections of many sites that vietnamworks is one example (<a href="http://advice.vietnamworks.com/" rel="nofollow">http://advice.vietnamworks.com/</a>). <br><br>The problems are in education system but also in students themselves. They should actively identify which skills they should improve. Learning and acquiring knowledge are just not in schools and universities. Hi Marree,

There are many programs by educational institutions and universities on soft skills in Vietnam, for example Tam Viet (http://www.tamviet.edu.vn/Desktop.aspx/English/).

There are also many useful information about careers development and related topics on career sections of many sites that vietnamworks is one example (http://advice.vietnamworks.com/).

The problems are in education system but also in students themselves. They should actively identify which skills they should improve. Learning and acquiring knowledge are just not in schools and universities.

]]> By: Lequyenle http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-328 Lequyenle Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:39:26 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-328 Is it possible to obtain a copy of the study cited in this article? We can get a better understanding and any planned or active programs addressing the issue. Is it possible to obtain a copy of the study cited in this article? We can get a better understanding and any planned or active programs addressing the issue.

]]> By: Neil http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-323 Neil Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:56:09 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-323 I think many Vietnamese students who study abroad tend to acquire these skills. However, it seems that not many of them intend to return to the country. Recently, the government is starting to require the students to return to their home after 3 years of graduating, and the students are upset about this. There is indeed a strong needs for the development in this area. I think many Vietnamese students who study abroad tend to acquire these skills. However, it seems that not many of them intend to return to the country. Recently, the government is starting to require the students to return to their home after 3 years of graduating, and the students are upset about this. There is indeed a strong needs for the development in this area.

]]> By: Uyen Nguyen http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-322 Uyen Nguyen Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:39:40 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-322 Also check out last week's article: <a href="http://talk.onevietnam.org/uneven-progress-at-various-levels-of-education/" rel="nofollow">http://talk.onevietnam.org/uneven-progress-at-v...</a> Also check out last week's article: http://talk.onevietnam.org/uneven-progress-at-v…

]]> By: Uyen Nguyen http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-321 Uyen Nguyen Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:35:38 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-321 A friend of mine, who's a high school math teacher, agrees that education reform in Vietnam must take place from K-12. A friend of mine, who's a high school math teacher, agrees that education reform in Vietnam must take place from K-12.

]]> By: James H. Bao http://talk.onevietnam.org/students-in-ho-chi-minh-city-are-weak-in-soft-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-320 James H. Bao Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:41:59 +0000 http://talk.onevietnam.org/?p=2205#comment-320 A while ago, we also pointed out that some private elementary schools in Saigon/HCMC are employing a more social teaching method (<a href="http://talk.onevietnam.org/vietnamese-schools-to-apply-new-teaching-methods/" rel="nofollow">http://talk.onevietnam.org/vietnamese-schools-t...</a>). Although it's a start, I think there is a huge need for soft skills training in Vietnam. A while ago, we also pointed out that some private elementary schools in Saigon/HCMC are employing a more social teaching method (http://talk.onevietnam.org/vietnamese-schools-t…). Although it's a start, I think there is a huge need for soft skills training in Vietnam.

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