[header] How to teach employability skills [title] Step back and let students take the lead. [step] While students need guidance for skills like enthusiasm and a good attitude, giving straight lectures typically doesn't work for teaching them. Instead, introduce the topic, and then give students opportunities to use the skills while giving them advice along the way. 
[substeps] For instance, instead of lecturing about each skill yourself, let the students do it. Break them into small groups, and assign them each a skill, such as how to network or interact with a boss.