Getting a Job After Graduation
The following is a list of skills that employers look for when hiring new employees:
Reading and writing skills
Problem-solving skills
Career-related work experience
Data analysis skills
Computer skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Psychological knowledge
Self-management
Information acquisition and use
Adaptability
(Kuther & Morgan, 2013, p.157-158)
From this lengthy list, what are the three skills that you feel are the most important? Why do you believe that these are more important than some of the other skills on this list? What steps can a person take to strengthen these skills as they prepare for their future career? What steps do you plan to take to further build these skills in your own life?