Found of IT: 1.02 A Workplace Expectations

Technology employers desire a well-educated workforce, and technology roles require a broad range of ________ ______.

• Technical skills

• Soft skills

• Academic skills

• Math skills

Employers in many areas have expressed concerns about the lack of ____________ candidates to fill job vacancies

• qualified

• prepared

• smart

• technological

Core Skills can be defined as

• Broad work skills

• Basic computer skills

• Basic essential skills

• Basic math skills

Core Skills: Literacy - Must be able _______ , understand, and apply technical documents as needed.

• write

• read

• learn

• teach

Core Skills: Literacy - Technical _____________can be extensive, so the ability to extract pertinent and useful information creates employment value

• templates

• writing

• papers

• documentation

Core Skills: Writing - Write instructions, __________, bulletins, and other workplace documents using appropriate language and correct sentence structure, grammar, and spelling.

• papers

• proposals

• presentations

• templates

Core Skill: Communication - Speak using appropriate ______________ and correct syntax and grammar based on your audience needs.

• voice

• accent

• tone

• language

Core Skill: Critical Thinking - Think critically, evaluate options, make decisions, and _______ ________.

• evaluate

• make choices

• solve problems

• delegate

Core Skills: Math - Employees must be able to perform basic mathematical ____________ and understand and use technical math applications pertinent to your particular area of expertise.

• problems

• calculations

• equations

• steps

Core Skill: Technical Skills - Technical skills related to position, which may include industry ___________.

• certifications

• paperwork

• awards

• requirements