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1212 unread replies.1212 replies. I and learned how these skills will be beneficial in the future of work, regardless of the career field. One of the most important competencies is “oral communication.” In fact, according to an Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) 2018 likewise found that the ability to effectively communicate orally was the most important skill in college graduates entering the workforce. It ranked ahead of critical thinking, ethical decision-making, teamwork, time management, and written communication, among others. So, in this discussion, you will practice this critical skill through a video post, or audio if you’re unable to post a video. You’ll get another chance to practice this skill in the Module 8 discussion, so don’t worry if you haven’t quite mastered it this week. Begin by reading pages 6.3 through 6.10  in the webtext on career planning and page 6.11 on the oral communication discussion. Now, put yourself in the mindset of your future self. once you have completed your college degree (and any subs

equent degrees you plan to attain) and are entering your chosen career field or positioning yourself to advance in your current field. For this discussion, you are interviewing for an ideal job in your field. : By Thursday of Module 6, create a speaking as your future self, answering the following questions from the hiring manager: You will need to include with your video in order to make it accessible for people with hearing disabilities.  The easiest way to do this is to write out a script in advance and attach this to your post as a transcript. Use the for help creating a script. Read the resources below for help with creating your video (or if a video is not possible an audio file) Then, from Friday through Sunday of Module 6, reply to your classmates’ videos with text or video replies. Comment on specific aspects of your peers’ oral communication skills – what did they do well? How did they communicate their points effectively? What can they work on for the next video discussion?  Please be sure to reply to at of your peers’ posts. Resources: