stigate UNIT 6: GROWING OUR COMFORT ZONES EXERCISE: GROWING KEY ATTRIBUTES In the chart below are listed the key attributes employers seek according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, in order of importance. Next to each competency, rate your current comfort level or effectiveness level on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest). Then, for each attribute, identify one behavior to adopt to enhance that comfort zone National Assn. of Colleges and Employers Key Attributes Problem-solving skills Ability to work in a team Communication skills (written) Leadership Strong work ethic Analytical/quantitative skills Communication skills (verbal) Initiative Detail-oriented Flexibility/adaptability Technical skills Interpersonal skills (relates well to others) Computer skills Organizational ability Strategic planning skills Creativity Friendly/outgoing personality Tactfulness Entrepreneurial skills/risk-taker Fluency in a foreign language % of Respondents 82.9% 82.9% 80.3% 72.6% 68.4% 67.5% 67.5% 67.5% 64.1% 50.7% 59.8% 54.7% 48.7% 48.7% 39.3% 29.1% 27.4% 22.2% 19.7% 4.3% My Comfort Level (1-10) Behavior to Adopt to Enhance My Comfort Level

EXERCISE: GROWING KEY ATTRIBUTES In the chart below are listed the key attributes employers seek according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, in order of importance. Next to each competency, rate your current comfort level or effectiveness level on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest). Then, for each attribute, identify one behavior to adopt to enhance that comfort zone