Last week, automotive students got tips from an industry expert on what types of skills employers will expect them to have and how to hone in on what type of career they want.
The speaker, Bob Jones, started up Quality Transmission Service in Tempe 32 years ago and also serves on the automotive program's advisory board.
He said it is important for students to concentrate on these "soft skills" in order to successfully hold a job: attendance, skills, teamwork, attitude, appearance, communication, ethical behavior, responsibility, accountability and dedication.
He also offered tips for student who are still trying to figure out what job they want. He suggested students visit career fairs, look at the various exhibits and collect information from those that interest them. Then they should plan a visit to the places they are interested in and ask the employees questions, such as what they like and don't like about the job, and write down the answers to refer to later. After the visit, he said they should decide whether they have an interest in that particular job. If they do, they should inquire about job shadowing or a part-time job opportunity to try it out.
He reminded students that they should be proactive about figuring out what job they want while they're still in school, rather than waiting until after their schooling is complete and hoping to find a job that is right for them.
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