...Which College Degrees & Skills Employers Covet Garrett Weaver IT 513: Writing and Critical Thinking for the IT Professional Professor Lynne Williams 8/24/2015 The job market has fluctuated over the years based upon the economy. Recently, more and more college graduates are getting hired by highly respectable companies. National Associate of Colleges and Employers (NACE) conducted a survey which stated employers will hire 9.6% more college graduates for the U.S. workforce than the previous year (Adams, 2015). NACE is a non-profit group based out of Pennsylvania that surveyed more than one thousand companies. They received responses from 162 companies from all facets of the employment sector (Adams, 2015). The survey asked employers to rate the academic degrees they target for employee hires. The most coveted degree for employers is engineering with a seventy two percent hiring rate (Adams, 2015). Organizations look to hire graduates with a business degree at an astounding rate of sixty eight percent (Adams, 2015). The degrees that bring up the rear are humanities, health sciences, agriculture, and education. That shouldn’t warrant someone not going for a degree in that particular field. The same survey asked employers to rate the most coveted skill in newly hired employees. Critical thinking is the most coveted skill, followed by problem solving, working well in a team, and then proper professionalism and a strong work ethic (Adams, 2015). The...
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...Best College or University for African American Students Brittany Jones Business Research Methods Dr. Beckles December 4, 2009 Table of Contents Abstract 3 Introduction 4 Literature Review 5 Methodology 6 Conclusion 7 Limitations 7 Recommendations 8 References 9 Appendix 10 Abstract For many African Americans the idea of attending college is usually a dream, unless he/she plays a sport. Now it is much easier for high school graduates to attend college and it is no longer just limited to those who play sports. A lot of those students are first generation college students. While it is important to attend college a lot of African American students do not finish college. So when choosing a university or college it is very valuable to know the retention and attrition rate of that particular institution. This paper will discuss the importance of attending college in the African American community, the factors that contribute to the decision of what college to attend and the role diversity plays in that decision. Introduction Attending College is an observable, positive trend in the African-American community. The decision to attend college results in several important choices for future students, such as deciding which type of college to attend. There are approximately 1,800 four year colleges nationally. Certain factors students African Americans in particular should...
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...NAME : ARIKRISNAN A/L GNASEGARAN COURSE : DMC201601 STUDENT ID : 005003 SUBJECT : COMMUNICATION ENGLISH 102 Pre-writing Why Is IACT The Best? Location * Strategic place,Public Transport * LRT,Bus and Taxi stands * Places to hangout&purchase electronics stuffs * Shopping mall Facilities * Gym,Café and PC Labs * To keep the students’ body in shape,variety of food * Free for students,cheap * Saves students’ time and Learning Method * Project Learning Method * Creative and Critical Thinking * Industry based practices * Widen students’ knowledge Outline Introduction-Why pick IACT?How does IACT College became the number one choice for creative study?According to the students’ they choose IACT College due to its Location,Programmes,Facilities and Learning Methods. Body IACT is in the strategic place as it becomes handy for the students. * Petaling Jaya – Number of places to eat (eg.KFC,PIZZA and Subway) * Lots of places to hangout(eg.Jaya Shopping Centre,Jaya One and Digital Mall. * Public Transports – Asia Jaya LRT Station,Bus and Taxi stands IACT provides plenty of facilities to give the students a happy campus life. * Recreational facilities such as Monster Fit Gym to keep fit,Swimming pool to cool off and Bat Cave to relax and release mind tension. * Study facilities such as PC Labs and Mac Labs for the students to do their assingments. IACT provides programmes that...
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...The Best Way to Study in College Organization is Key * Use a To Do List, either with a digital device or paper (ex. Franklin Covey). * Schedule study dates on your calendar and keep to your schedule. * Track your study hours in a “study log” to see how much time you are really committing per class and/or project. * Scan books and articles into PDF’s for your tablet or computer when applicable. How to Study * Study in quiet areas where you can keep 100% focus (no music, TV, Internet, and Friends). * Study daily in small chucks, building up “study strength” while also laying a strong knowledge foundation. * Always carry your books and study materials with you. * Stay healthy – watch the junk food and get regular exercise. * Have a study buddy – someone who can cover you with notes if you miss a class or can study with you and keep you on track with assignments. * Make sure every hour to take at least a 10 minute break to clear your mind and re-energize. * Look for overall themes in your studies: “What” questions and “So What”. Participate in Class * Make sure the professor knows your name: Say hello and goodbye, ask questions during breaks or after class, etc. * Pay attention to the lecture, because the professor does notice who is attentive and who is not. * Ask questions in class. * Use the professor’s office hours to ask questions and to get to know you. * Email/alert your professor of current events...
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...“Life’s not out to get you, despite the things you’ve been through…” A quote I will never forget. As a young aspiring musician, there will always be hardships and sinkholes. Three years of work turned to six, and now to nine. Although I fell apart after these fateful days, my achy bones tell a story along with my tattered clothes from each night after that December. 13 year old Jenaro, a wannabe local musician, has his first show only days away from turning 14. The event drew closer and I envisioned it being the best time of my career, possibly my life. That fateful night brought panic attacks, anger, and my deep seeded self-loathing up front to the masses, and I failed myself. A tightly packed crowd watched on as a younger me broke down under my internal turmoil reaching its boiling point. Repression set in, I was certain I’d never pursue music after that night. Secluded, I hid myself for close to a year after that day. I was humbled by my experience, but deeply I knew I couldn’t just give up forever. Mid way through the spring, my phone vibrated in my...
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...agree or disagree with this statement. Give reason to support your opinion: " The college years are the best time in a persons' life" -- To some people, retirement years are the best time in their lives. People needn't work hard 8 hours a day, go around the office all day long but still having enough money to enjoy fulfill their lives. However, others object that college years bring to individuals the experiences and worth remembered memory. From my point of view, my college time is the most excited and wonderful years in my life. A convincing reason for this idea is that college time is the base for us to have a better life. It is reported from the Edu magazine is 65% people agreed that college is the best environment to develop one's aptitude and knowledge for our future job. Subjects are required in the curriculum give us chances to get useful skills, also improve higher ability to add to our real life situations. Another reason is that college years are the best time for people to establish the relationships with others. In that time, people tend to make friends, broaden relationships to intergrade the complex and huge environment like a college. What's more, the activities which are hold in college frequently attract most of students. Joining these events is a means not only develop our talents but also widen contact with other people. It may be argued that the retirement years are the best time in one's life, because people are not under the stressful life anymore. However...
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...Back to College Kristen Marcel English 121: English Composition 1 Michael Slotemaker March 30, 2015 Back to College I think that everybody should consider going to college. Deciding to go back to college was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Going back to college was a very important decision. I took many steps in order to make sure I was making the right choice. It has and will continue to be a very positive influence in my life. Graduating college will improve my life in major ways. Providing the qualifications I will need to for my career choice, boosting my overall self-worth, and the feeling of achievement that I will receive from graduating college will effect the rest of my life. Having to chose a college that worked best for me and what to major in were the hardest steps to take. I used the internet to research different colleges. I also researched what careers go with certain majors. At first, I wasn't sure what college to pick from. I knew that an online college would work better for me because of the flexibility. The classroom environment was not something I cared for since it was hard for me to learn anything with so much going on. I always wanted a business or finance degree. When I noticed that Ashford was associated with Forbes, I was very interesting in finding out more about the school. With the help of my Admissions Counselor, I took all the appropriate steps so that I could begin working on my studies. I think that getting a degree...
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...like to go to a good college that is well respected nation wide. This is a similar opinion for many High School and Jr. High students. Many students would like to attend a good college but they do not know what school to pick. When deciding what school is the best place for you and for you to learn, you need to take in account a lot of things. These things can determine what college can make you get the best college experience. Such as their sports programs, their student acceptance rate, their campus, the colleges expenses and tuition, and their living facilities. A big part of college, and it will be for me, is the college's sports program. If a school has a good sports program...
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...senior year of high school. My dragons are stress, college preparations, and graduating. I want to conquer these dragons because they are the biggest situations that I confront daily. In order for me to be able to deal with other situations that may come later, I have to defeat these dragons. What I will learn from conquering the current obstacles will help me conquer my future obstacles. Since the beginning of my 12th grade year, I have been struggling due to stress. My stress is coming from me because I make sure all my assignments are complete and done. Completing all of my assignments are great, but I take my time on my homework so I can understand the material. I take a long time to complete my work that has to be done on a daily basis. I get stressed easily because it takes me a...
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...evaluate which aims and objectives were created to serve this stakeholder. Aims and Objectives: Tesco * Offering customers the best value for money and the most competitive prices. * Meeting the needs of customers by constantly seeking, and acting on, their opinions regarding innovation, product quality, choice, store facilities and service. * Providing shareholders with progressive returns on their investment improving profitability through investment in efficient stores and distribution depots, in productivity improvements and in new technology. * Developing the talents of its people through sound management and training practices, while rewarding them fairly with equal opportunities for all. * Working closely with suppliers to build long term business relationships based on strict quality and price criteria. * Participating in the formulation of national food industry policies on key issues such as health, nutrition, hygiene, safety and animal welfare. * Supporting the well-being of the community and the protection of the environment. Customers – The viewpoint for this stakeholder would be they want Tesco to offer them the best value for money and the most competitive prices. Looking at the list of aims and objectives for Tesco the aims and objective created to serve their customers is, “Offering customers the best value for money and the most competitive price” and also “Meeting the needs of customers by...
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...purposes Verbal communication is one of the best methods when it comes to communicating with another individual or individuals, this is because when you are emailing someone, the point you are trying to get across doesn’t always get their understanding, as they aren’t able to hear the tone of your voice to understand what it is you are meaning by what you are saying. Verbal communication can be done face to face, over the phone, or using devices such as Skype. Interacting face to face is also quicker and helps you get a better understanding of the information that the individual is giving to you, it also gives you the chance to ask any questions to the person who is providing you with this information, and it also helps you get to know other individuals. Verbal communication is something that people do in their everyday lives, and it’s something that people are used to. There for it’s probbaly the best method when it comes to communicating with people and getting information to individuals. An example when we had a good method of verbal communication was when the head teacher of Strode College (James Staniforth) done a presentation to all of the new students within the college on the first day. The main characteristics within the information that was provided, was to give all of the new students the information that they needed to know about the college. This included things such as the rules within the college, what the college provides course wise, and what they expect from...
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...Why do the best athletes have to go to college if they are skilled enough to go to the pros out of high school? There are two sides to this argument, the top athletes should get a college education v.s. The top athletes should go straight to the pro’s. Athletes should have to get 4 years of a college education otherwise if they get injured and can’t play anymore, they won’t have a college degree. By the end of this essay, both sides to the argument will be explained. In the MLB and NHL, you don’t have to go to a University. The top high school athletes in baseball and hockey are recruited and are not required to attend a University unless they choose to. Meanwhile, in the NBA and NFL, you are required to go to college. This is because...
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...Though reading and writing was once forbidden for some, in society today the higher level of education you have the better opportunities there are. We as parents place a lot of emphasis on our children to make good grades and further their education. Going to college can be a good career choice; for example, there are more job opportunities, more money, and your social status is expanded. Today most jobs look for individuals that have college education; however, a person with a college degree is not always best. Degree holders can reap the benefits of having a degree but at the same time having a degree is not always a good thing. Though in past generations having a college degree was not a vast issue, just knowing how to read and write was...
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...Debating The Electoral College”, by Judith A. Best, her thesis is one in defense of the Electoral College system. She describes it as a “complex majority rule system” that allows for increased participation of the minority and an “extraordinary majority.” Her statement, is as follows; “The electoral vote system is the very model of our federal system. If the federal principle is legitimate (and I think it is) then it is just as legitimate in the selection of the president as in the selections of the Congress.”1 The author is writing this work in response to many critics of the Constitution, and more specifically the Electoral College and the electoral vote system. Some of these critics are the American Bar Association, League of Women Voters, and many other factions of other political interest groups. They mostly argue that the electoral vote system is undemocratic and indefensible. Judith Best argues that not only is the system democratic and federal, but “it is a model of the American constitutional democracy.”2 The author points out that the Electoral College, (which usually arises in a debate during the course of any significant election, especially for the presidency) survives for numerous reasons. She points out that is the most heavily challenged part of the Constitution putting it at the top of the list for historical efforts to amend it. The main reason this aspect survives is that most individuals and citizens don’t know what the Electoral College is or that it exists...
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...Should the Electoral College be abolished? Most Americans know very little about the Electoral College, unless it’s an election year in which an increased number of Americans gain a general understanding of the system. Among Americans who have an understanding of the Electoral College system there is often debate as to whether or not America should still use the system that dates back to our founding fathers. These debates unearth topics such as how the Electoral College is the best compromise for our country, or how the system is outdated and was only created so the founding fathers could perpetuate slavery. Although the Electoral College is not a perfect system, it should not be abolished. What is the Electoral College? “The Electoral College...
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