Title: Assignment 2 - Marketable Skill
Course: KVCC BUS203 > Section: Assignments

For the last few classes we have spent some time focusing on one of the quotes that the textbook author states one of his mentors said to him in regards to job security. The premise of this quote is that there is no job security all that we can do is develop a marketable skill and have the courage to use it. I want you to think further upon this quote and the skills they state that workers in the future should possess.

1.           The first question would be whether you actually agree with this statement. Is this something you believe to be true? Why/Why not? Provide a scenario to illustrate and defend your stance.

2.           What is your definition of a marketable skill?

3.           Outside of the skills listed in the book, list five other marketable skills that you have. As part of this list answer the following for each skill (it might be easier to create a table):

a.           Why do you consider this skill important?

b.           How did you obtain this skill?

c.           How do you hone or maintain the skill?

d.           Is there anything you could do to further yourself in this area?

e.           How would you prove to an employer that you possess these skills or abilities?

4.           The book lists four skills that it considers critical for the modern worker, they are:

a.           Abstract Thinking

b.           Systems Thinking

c.           Collaboration

d.           Ability to experiment

Your task is to define each and then give an example of how developing this skill will benefit you in your career.

a.           What is your current level of development on each of the above areas?

b.           Do you agree that possessing these skills will benefit you in your career? Explain.

5.           Finally, what other skills/abilities/certifications do you currently not have that you would like to obtain before you graduate from college? What is your                      plan to attain them?

Attached Files: | - KVCC BUS203_BusinessSysInt_Assignments 2(2).pdf