Communication and Employability Skill for IT Understand the personal attributes valued by employers: general attributes Zatil Ridh'wah Hj Darot

Learning objectives General attributes: Numeracy Creativity

Numeracy skills Although few jobs require a high degree of mathematical skill, all jobs require some numeric skills. If you need to do calculations, you must be able to do them ______________. You should be able to use a calculator and to check your working by estimating the answer. During this course, there will be occasions when you need to analyze data and then your numeric skills will be put to the test.

Creativity Creativity is needed in all lines of work, not just those involving an ‘__________’ output. Employees who can dream up ideas and think laterally and ‘outside the box’ can make major contributions to the success of an organization. Some companies have a suggestions box – if you make a suggestion that helps to improve ___________, reduce waste or make the customers happier, you will be rewarded. Creativity involves ______________ and, for this, your mind needs space to let these ideas flow. Artists – writers, painters, musicians – have rituals to prepare themselves for creative activity. Often, they can choose when and where they work, e.g. going to a desert island or locking themselves away in a studio. Some writers work best early in the morning but spend time sharpening pencils before they write the first word of the day. Some fuel their creativity with fine wine or have loud music playing in the background. Each has his/her own way of working.

The creative process requires _______________ The creative process requires _______________ . In a team-working environment, creativity has to be channeled despite background noise such as machinery or conversation. To allow ideas to come through, you might need to create your own space within this busy environment.

Complete Activity Sheet 3 & 4 tutorial Complete Activity Sheet 3 & 4 Meeting scenario and make a minute

Activities Mobile Legends: Bang Bang! Multiplayer Video Game Tournament (3 vs 3). This is to encourage meaningful cooperation and teamwork. May the best team wins!

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references Pearson, BTEC Level 3 National IT Student Book 1.