The following is a list of skills that employers look for when hiring new employees:

Reading and writing skills

Problem$-$solving skills

Career$-$related work experience

Data analysis skills

Computer skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Psychological knowledge

Self$-$management

Information acquisition and use

Adaptability

$($Helms & Rogers, $2023,$ p$\mathrm{.}100-101)$

From this lengthy list:

What are the three skills that you feel are the most important?

Why do you believe that these are more important than some of the other skills on this list?

What steps can a person take to strengthen these skills as they prepare for their future career?

What steps do you plan to take to further build these skills in your own life?