Task $1$: For items $1$ through $10,$ assign levels of importance. A$-$Critically important; B$-$ Quite important; C$-$Somewhat important; D$-$Of little importance; E$-$Not important at all. Please provide a brief rationale for your answers.

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Rationale

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How important do you think each of the following is to the employment success of new graduates of the degree program in your chosen field $($concentration$)?$

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$1$

Writing clearly and effectively

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$2$

Speaking clearly and persuasively

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$3$

Thinking analytically

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$4$

Analyzing quantitative problems

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$5$

Using information technology effectively

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$6$

Working effectively with others

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$7$

Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds

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$8$

Developing a personal code of values and ethics

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$9$

Learning effectively on your own

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$10$

Having well$-$developed career building skills $($job market analysis,$$ self$-$assessment, skill building, self$-$management$)$

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