Another problem that graduates entering the workforce encounter is that they are unprepared to think analytically. In school. many students including those in college spend a lot of time memorizing facts and repeating what they learned on tests.
But in the workplace. notes the Career Services Network at Michigan State University,employees are often expected to think critically and make decisions about their work,not just follow a supervisor's instruction An employee who is facing a problem at work, for example, needs to be able to identify different solution, select the best course of action, and explain his choice to others. Less time needs to be spent in school on testing, says one recent report, and more on helping students to analyze and interpret information, solve problems, and communicate their ideas effectively-skills that will prepare them to succeed in today's workplace.