Many people have argued that the skills needed to be successful in today's workforce have changed. What skills do you feel an individual needs to be successful in a job today? Why do you feel these skills are most important? In an essay to be read by a teacher, identify the skills you feel are most needed by an individual to be successful at work and provide reasons to persuade your teacher that these are the most critical skills for success.

Technology has changed the workplace a great deal in recent years. Today almost every business uses computers and electronic communication. The most essential skills needed in the workforce today are computer literacy, communication skills, and being a team player.

Computer literacy refers to the ability to use computer programs in an effective manner. Computer skills have become increasingly important as companies have started to depend on computers more to get work done. Computer skills mean that a person can perform tasks that others on the job can’t. A person will have a better chance of being successful at work if they can use common or specialized computer programs.

Almost every job today requires good communication skills. A person should be able to communicate well with staff, with other businesses, and with the public. This could include face to face meetings, over the phone, e-mails, and letters. Good communication skills enable a person to understand, and be understood by other people, without offending the person, or confusing them.

In the modern workplace, almost everybody is a member of one or more teams. Teamwork can transform the workplace. It can create open channels of communication, improve productivity, keep morale high and provide workers with a sense of identity and purpose.

All of these skills can be learned at college, although the process may not be an easy one.