FYES 1000

1. Ability to work in a team structure
2. Ability to verbally communicate with people inside and outside the organization
3. Ability to make decisions and solve problems
4. Ability to obtain and process information
5. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
6. Ability to analyze quantitative data
7. Possession of technical knowledge related to the job
8. Proficiency with computer software programs
9. Ability to create and/or edit written reports
10. Ability to persuade or influence others

Obtaining and processing information is number four in the top ten. That's important!

While researching, students also develop many other important workplace skills: decision making, problem solving, planning, organizing, prioritizing, analyzing, communicating, and computer proficiency.

All these skills all come into play when determining an information need, figuring out where and how to get the needed information, understanding how to use it, and using it ethically.