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Ten Things
Employers Want [Students] To Learn in College
Bill Coplin, 2003
1. Work Ethic
- Self-motivation
- Honesty
- Time Management
- Money Management
2. Developing Physical Skills
- Stay Well
- Look Good
- Type 35 WPM
- Take Legible Notes
3. Communicating Verbally
- Converse One-on-One
- Present to Groups
- Use Visual Displays
4. Communicating in Writing
- Write Well
- Edit and Proof
- Use word Processing Tools
- Send Information Electronically
5. Work Directly with People
- Build Good relationships
- Work in Teams
- Teach Others
6. Influencing People
- Manage Efficiently
- Sell Successfully
- Politick Wisely
- Lead Effectively
7. Gathering Information
- Use Libraries and Comm. Data bases/ Search the Web
- Conduct Interviews
- Use Surveys
- Keep and Use Records
8. Using Quantitative Tools
- Use Numbers, Graphs and Tables
- Use Spreadsheet Programs
9. Asking and Answering the Right Questions
- Detect BS
- Pay Attention to Detail
- Apply Knowledge
- Evaluate Actions and Policies (and People)
10. Solving Problems
- Identify Problems
- Develop Solutions
- Launch Solutions
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