Problem-solving and critical thinking are abilities related to the functioning of our executive system. Problem-solving, judgment, decision-making, and reasoning are essential skills for many different aspects of life, including most jobs and careers. Problems may have one or many solutions; however, clear understanding of the problem is essential to choosing an appropriate path for problem-solving. In many career fields, problem-solving is an essential skill. "Soft skills" are those job skills that include the ability to work well with others, particularly in team-oriented work environments where communication and collaboration are essential. Imagine that you are in a school district where you lead a team of educators.You have been assigned to hire personnel who can install accessibility equipment for children with disabilities throughout the school grounds.You have been asked by the superintendent to provide a job requirement report.

job requirement report in which you address the following questions:

• What are the most important executive functioning skills you would look for in a potential employee you were interviewing to hire?
• As the team lead, how would you assess the employee's executive functioning skills, including "soft skills"?
• Explain how you would differentiate the strategies and principles of cognition required for this particular job posting.
• Describe the questions you would ask the candidate to assess their problem-solving skills.
• Explain the rationale of the types of questions you would ask to assess executive functioning skills.