10 things employers want you to learn in college : the know-how you need to succeed
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The ten know-how groups (plus extra credit): Work ethic; Kick yourself in the butt; Be honest; Manage your time; Manage your money; Physical skills; Stay well; Look good; Type 35 wpm error free; Take legible notes; Verbal communications; Converse one-on-one; Present to groups; Use visual displays; Written communications; Write well; Proof and edit; Use word processing tools; Send information electronically; Working directly with people; Build good relationships; Work in teams; Teach; Influencing people; Manage; Sell; Politick; Lead; Gathering information; Use library holdings; Use commercial databases; Search the Web; Conduct interviews; Use surveys; Keep and use records; 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; Problem-solving; Identify problems; Create solutions; Launch solutions; Extra credit for your know-how score; Using software beyond Microsoft Word and Excel; In-depth knowledge of any field; Foreign language skills; Artistic and music knowledge and/or skill; Sports skills; Pleasures; Boosting your know-how score; Making KHS-friendly college, program and course choices; Choosing a college; Choosing a program; Choosing courses; Finding connections; Create your own apprenticeships; Four kinds of apprentice-based education; Building your base; Landing good summer jobs and internships; Making the most of your experiences; Off-campus semesters; A place to build your KHS; Overseas experiences versus experiences in the US and Canada; Coursework and credit; Some negatives to consider; Finding programs; Doing well by doing good during your college years; A place to build your KHS; Why employers value volunteer activities; Career exploration; Integrity; Beyond college; The graduate education alternative; The profitable alternative; The do-good alternative; Your post-graduate KHS; Planning your success: Explore professional fields and your KHS; Identifying your professional interests; Step one, begin the self-reflection process; Step two, scan the professions; Step three, looking at specific fields in-depth to find skills; Applying what you have found to your KHS; Build your skills agenda; Time on task; Plan for a high KHS; A model KHS learning plan; Toward a perfect KHS resume, cover letter, and interview; Selecting the skills you want to emphasize; Advice for each of the ten know-how groups; Advice for extra credit; Lessons learned.