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Question: Overview
The purpose of this assignment is to read the key findings of the study "It Takes More Than a Major" (attached) and reflect upon how you can best meet the challenges of college and your future workplace. In this essay, you will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving by analyzing the key findings of the study and the real-world application of those findings to your own life.
One of the key findings was that a majority of future employers place a high value on what the study calls "cross-cutting capacities," such as "critical thinking, complex problem-solving, written and oral communication, and applied knowledge in real-world settings." Further, future employers also emphasized the importance of innovation, ethical judgment, and intercultural skills. (attached)
Process: As someone currently taking general education courses, you are poised to think about how best to acquire these skills through your coursework and real-world experiences at the beginning of your college career. For this assignment, you should reflect on the key findings and how you can apply them to your own education. In your short essay of 350-500 words, consider the following questions:
What general skills, like those emphasized in the study findings, do you think will be most important for your future career goals?
What courses are you taking in college that will help you acquire the cross-cutting capacities and desire for learning and innovation that so many future employers want?
How can you ensure that you dedicate attention to acquiring a broad knowledge in the liberal arts and the sciences? What specific things can you do to make sure you are a competitive applicant on the market in the future?
Tip: Before you submit the final draft of you assignment, make sure that you have used Grammarly to help you catch any grammatical or mechanical errors, as well as learn how to avoid common mistakes in future essays. Refer to the Grade Guidelines page to see the descriptions for "Achieves Excellence", "Exceeds Expectations", "Meets Expectations", etc.
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