Summary:
These skills are based on Bill Coplin's book, "10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College" (Ten Speed Press, 2003).
Establishing a Work Ethic - Kick Yourself in the Butt
- Be Honest
- Manage Your Time
- Manage Your Money
Developing Physical Skills - Stay Well
- Look Good
- Type 35 WPM Error Free
- Take Legible Notes
Communicating Verbally - Converse One-on-One
- Present to Groups
- Use Visual Displays
Communicating in Writing - Write Well
- Edit and Proof
- Use Word-Processing Tools
- Send Information Electronically
Working Directly with People - Build Good Relationships
- Work in Teams
- Teach Others
Influencing People - Manage Efficiently
- Sell Successfully
- Politick Wisely
- Lead Effectively
Gathering Information - Use Library Holdings
- Use Commercial Databases
- Search the Web
- Conduct Interviews
- Use Surveys
- Keep and Use Records
Using Quantitative Tools- Use Numbers
- Use Graphs and Tables
- Use Spreadsheet Programs
Asking and Answering the Right Questions- Detect BS
- Pay Attention to Detail
- Apply Knowledge
- Evaluate Actions and Policies
Solving Problems - Identify Problems
- Develop Solutions
- Launch Solutions
Dr. Coplin is Director of the Public Affairs Program of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the College of Arts and Science of Syracuse University. Contact him at
wdcoplin@syr.edu.
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