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Bridging the Skills Gap: Essential Competencies for 21st Century Success

In today's fast-paced economy, there exists a significant disconnect between the skills learned in educational settings and those required in modern workplaces. This initiative highlights critical competencies that students must cultivate, such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation, to thrive in their careers. Through understanding due diligence and utilizing tools like Glassdoor and First Research, students can better prepare for job searches and interviews. As we adapt to evolving digital landscapes, leveraging social media and professional online profiles is essential for enhancing visibility among potential employers.

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Bridging the Skills Gap: Essential Competencies for 21st Century Success

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  1. Professional Issues ENTRP 4123 Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional Services Librarian Al Harris Library frederic.murray@swosu.edu

  2. What is the most important commodity in today’s economy?

  3. There is a profound gap between the knowledge and skills most students learn in school and the knowledge and skills they need in typical 21st century communities and workplaces. -The Partnership for 21st Century Skills

  4. 21st Century Skills • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving • Communication • Collaboration • Creativity & Innovation

  5. Skills for Workplace Success

  6. Today’s Class 1. Due Diligence 2. Evolving Digital Workplace 3. Prepared Candidates

  7. Due Diligence 1: the care that a reasonable person exercises to avoid harm to other persons or their property 2: research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction (as a corporate merger or purchase of securities)

  8. Due Diligence: research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction….like an interview.

  9. WWW. Library Database • Glassdoor.com • Indeed.com • Hoovers • First Research • Learning Express

  10. Glassdoor • Sign In/Create Account • Unlimited Access/ Must Post • Students free account 12 months • Must use student email to create account • Facebook Login? • Possible Issues • Problems

  11. Glassdoor • Overview of Company • Salaries • Reviews ( as places to work) • Interviews *** • Jobs Search Macys

  12. x • Jobs • Salaries • Trends Sign In/ Post Your Resume

  13. Library Web Page: Databases • Hoovers • First Research

  14. Hoovers • Search Information on Specific Companies • Financial data • Annual reports • Competitors • Officer names ONLINE TUTORIAL

  15. First Research • Locate trends, forecasts and more for over 200 industries. • Resource for preparing for job or internship interviews. • Industry reports include • Competitive landscape • Products and operations • Sales and marketing • Industry Forecast • Interview preparation questions ***

  16. First Research • Search Industry Landscape • Industry Profile Chapters • Recent Developments • Business Challenges • Trends & Opportunities • Call Prep Questions • Industy Forecast • Web Links & Acronyms • Back out into the open web

  17. North American Industry Classification • NAIC is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy. • Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System (Older) • http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/

  18. Exercise One: Gulfport Energy • Use Hoovers to review the company noting the following criteria: • People • Industry Information • Competitors • Financial Summary • Competitive Landscape Who is their top competitor and why?

  19. Exercise Two: Gulfport Energy • Use First Research to locate the Industry Overview for Gulfport Energy What are a few good interview questions? What are some Trends & Opportunities? What are some of the industry drivers? (Hint – check Industry Forecast & Rating)

  20. Evolving Digital Workplace

  21. Why Hire an MBA When You Can Rent One ? • MBA & Co. • Skillbridge • HourlyNerd

  22. Evolving Digital Workplace • New venues made possible by digital technologies • All these new agencies are aggressively using Social Media • How are you using Social Media?

  23. Evolving Digital Workplace • Everyone search their own Name • What is available? Is it something you would want a prospective employer to read/see/learn? • Set up professional Twitter Accounts/Facebook/Linked In

  24. Professional Accounts:Social Media • Twitter • Facebook • LinkedIn

  25. Prepared Candidates

  26. The Interview • Ace the Basic Question (Tell me your Story) • Be Mindful of Your Surroundings • Stalk Your Interview Online (not really, but practice a little due diligence)

  27. Learning Express • Register for an Account • Add Content from Job Search & Workplace Skills to “ My Center” • Business Writing 1: Get Organized • TOEIC Practice Exam 1

  28. HBS Working Knowledge • Faculty Research at Harvard Business School • Forum for innovation in business practice, offering a first look at cutting-edge thinking from HBS faculty • Free Weekly Newsletter

  29. Questions? • Contact me: • Frederic Murray • 774-7113 • frederic.murray@swosu.edu

  30. Thanks!

  31. Key Terms: Goodrich ISR/ Aerospace Industries • Itek Corporation becomes Goodrich ISR Info via Wikipedia • Hoover: search Goodrich ISR for Company Data • First Search: Search for Industry Landscape – search Industry Profile Chapters • First Search provides Web Links - Use them • Business Source Complete - Search using information gleaned from H & FS • LexisNexis: Search using information gleaned from H & FS • Ebrary Digital Book Collection: Key Word from First Search Industy Profile: Aerospace Products and Parts Manufacture • Search Chapter Headings • Yahoo Finance: Search Company & Industy Profile • Google Site Search • HBS Working Knowledge

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