Now that you have completed the industry awareness portion of the WiNG program, you have a pretty good understanding of the type of work that goes on in the industry and sense of the range of jobs it offers.

Now that you have completed the industry awareness portion of the WiNG program, you have a pretty good understanding of the type of work that goes on in the industry and sense of the range of jobs it offers.

Before jumping into your job search, it is worthwhile to stop and think about how to be the kind of employee that is valued by an employer. Most employers, when asked about what they look for in a potential new hire, many will rate attitude as being as important to them as work skills and technical knowledge.

While the actual skills needed to perform a job can generally be taught, what employers refer to as soft skills can be more difficult to find in a new employee. How can you make yourself an asset to your employer and co-workers?