Today’s Workplace
         Today’s Workplace
        •Globalization                                           •Deregulation
        •Technology                                              •Downsizing
        •Workforce Diversity                                     •Shareholder Activism
        •Information Overload                                    •Mergers & Acquisitions
        •Teams & Workgroups                                      •Flexible Employment
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                              What Today’s 
                               What Today’s 
                   Employers Require
                   Employers Require
                       Flexibility 
                       Flexibility 
               and Adaptability
                and Adaptability
             Life-Long Learning
             Life-Long Learning
                Teamwork Skills
                Teamwork Skills
          Strong Work Records
          Strong Work Records
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                              What Today’s 
                               What Today’s 
                   Employers Require
                   Employers Require
       Leadership Capabilities
        Leadership Capabilities
               Diversified Skills
                Diversified Skills
            Varied Experiences
             Varied Experiences
              Multicultural and 
              Multicultural and 
      International Awareness
      International Awareness
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         What Can You Offer?
         What Can You Offer?
           • Personal achievements
           • Educational preparation
           • Work experience
           • Extracurricular activities
           • Personal characteristics
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                 What Do You Want To 
                 What Do You Want To 
                                                       Do?
                                                        Do?
                 Type of                            Nature of                               Specific
                 Type of                            Nature of                               Specific
            Occupation                                 the Job                      Compensation
             Occupation                                the Job                       Compensation
                General                                 Size of                              Type of
                 General                                Size of                              Type of
           Career Goals                              Company                             Operation
           Career Goals                              Company                              Operation
                                                                                         Corporate
                Location                             Facilities                           Corporate
                Location                             Facilities                              Culture
                                                                                             Culture
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