Marketing Essentials

Chapter 38: Finding and Applying For a Job

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Office Skills
The basic tools of the modern office have changed drastically over the past three decades. Not long ago, typewriter skills were essential; today, it can be difficult to find a typewriter in an office.

Activity
Write a short essay that answers the following questions and explains your opinions. What do you think are some of the essential skills a worker needs in order to thrive in today’s office environment? Which ones are most important, in your opinion?