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Tech-Skills Essential for Any Job, Students Say

by Terrence O'Brien on March 13, 2009 at 02:56 PM

Students Realize Tech-Savviness Essential for Any Job

A new survey performed by IBM and the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion has given us hope that college kids aren't as naive and ill-prepared for the real world as we thought they were. In a poll of about 1,600 college students, 80-percent replied that they expected to encounter new technology when they enter the workforce and 50-percent were actively seeking to improve their technology skills.

Students are realizing that, in addition to having skills specific to their field, they'll need at least some experience and knowledge of computers and other technology. Regardless of a student's chosen field, it's increasingly likely that their potential employers will be looking for some IT skills.

This isn't exactly a revelation, but we're glad to see that students are aware of and preparing themselves for the new expectations placed on employees. [From: Network World]

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