work to be done minimum 300 words

Week 4 Discussion Topic:

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

(Helms & Rogers, 2015, p.79-85)

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?
  • 2. Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation. It is your ideas supported by research. Please refer to the APA Power Point in the Start Here section of the classroom for information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.3. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words