Title: Survey about 21st Century Workplace Skills of Computing Graduates

Dear Participant,

We are conducting a survey on 21st Century Workplace Skills, and as partner of the university, we would like to
invite you to participate. The purpose of this survey is to gain a better understanding of the skills that are
required in the modern workplace, and to identify areas where additional training and education may be
needed.

Participation in this survey is voluntary, and you are free to withdraw from the study at any time without
penalty. We will not collect any personally identifying information, and all data collected will be kept
confidential.

The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete, and will ask questions about you and your
perceived skills needed by computing students. Your responses will be anonymous, and will be used only for
research purposes.

Please be aware that there may be some risks associated with participating in this study, including the
possibility of emotional discomfort or stress in response to some of the survey questions. However, we will
take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and well-being.

If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please feel free to contact us 09088928086 or email us
at hehernandez@dhvsu.edu.ph. Your participation in this study is greatly appreciated, and we thank you for
taking the time to help us better understand the needs of the modern workforce.

By continuing with this survey, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the above information,
and that you consent to participate in this study.

Sincerely,

HILENE E. HERNANDEZ, MIT

OJT Supervisor
Assistant Professor III
Don Honorio Ventura State University
Bacolor, Pampanga
Age: ________Sex: [ ] Male [ ] Female Work Experience in Years: _____

Type of Industry/ Business: _____________________ Total Number of OJT: _________

Highest Educational Attainment: ____________________________

Current Position: _________________ Type: [ ] Public [ ] Private

Table 1. 21st Century Workplace Skills

Skills and their definition

Computer skill - the ability to use specific and technical skills and knowledge needed to perform a task.
Interpersonal skill - the ability to work, collaborate, ask questions, provide and receive feedback, and
negotiate, including expressing oneself clearly.
Communication skill - the ability to effectively convey and receive information, thoughts, feelings, and ideas
to and from others clearly and concisely.
Self - direction skill - the ability to work independently and take the initiative with minimal supervision.
Adaptability skill - the ability to adapt and adjust to a given situation.
Creativity skill - the ability to generate original ideas, connect seemingly unrelated concepts, and use
imagination to solve problems and create value.
Flexibility skill - the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work effectively in different situations and
with diverse people while maintaining a positive attitude and openness to new ideas and perspectives.
Professionalism and ethics skills - the ability to observe, demonstrate and exhibit integrity, professional
image and ethical behavior.
Global awareness, cultural, and gender sensitivity skills - the ability to comprehend, understand, appreciate
and respect different cultures and preferences regardless of race, gender, and affiliations.
Leadership and responsibility skills - the ability to take initiative, lead others, and assume responsibility for
one's actions.
Safety and disaster preparedness skills - the ability to understand and follow safety procedures and
protocols in order to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries.
Entrepreneurial and financial literacy skills - the ability to understand and navigate the economic and
business environment.
Technical and specialization skills - the ability to focus on the specialized occupational concentration on a
specific area of expertise and accomplish tasks quickly and efficiently without continuous training.
Research skills and fact - checking skills - the ability to find, collect, organize, assess, use, or otherwise
present information that is pertinent to a given topic.
Critical thinking and problem - solving skills - the ability to deduce, explain be open - minded, and solve
problems through analysis, interpretation, and inference.
Training, coaching, and mentoring skills - the ability to successfully increase someone's knowledge or
develop a desired skill level for doing a particular job by giving instructions, information, and practice.
Planning and time management skills - the ability to prioritize and manage their time effectively in order to
complete their tasks on time and meet deadlines.
Intrapersonal skills - the ability to communicate with oneself, manage emotions, and cope with challenges
one may face at different times.
Emotional intelligence skills - the ability to recognize, understand, express, regulate, assess, and use
emotions in order to positively interact and communicate with others
Self - care skills - the ability to prioritize and engage in practices and activities that promote physical,
emotional, and mental well - being while managing daily life and work demands.
Please rank the skills that you believe are most important for OJT students to possess in order to become
employable and desirable in the future job market. Assign a rating from 1 (most important) to 20 (least
important) for each skill.

Skills Rank
Computer skill
Interpersonal skill
Communication skill
Self - direction skill
Adaptability skill
Creativity skill
Flexibility skill
Professionalism and ethics skills
Global awareness, cultural, and gender sensitivity skills
Leadership and responsibility skills
Safety and disaster preparedness skills
Entrepreneurial and financial literacy skills
Technical and specialization skills
Research skills and fact - checking skills
Critical thinking and problem - solving skills
Training, coaching, and mentoring skills
Planning and time management skills
Intrapersonal skills
Emotional intelligence skills
Self - care skills

Please rank the skills that you believe OJT students have learned the most during their time in your company.
Assign a rating from 1 (most learned) to 20 (least learned) for each skill.

Skills Rank
Computer skill
Interpersonal skill
Communication skill
Self - direction skill
Adaptability skill
Creativity skill
Flexibility skill
Professionalism and ethics skills
Global awareness, cultural, and gender sensitivity skills
Leadership and responsibility skills
Safety and disaster preparedness skills
Entrepreneurial and financial literacy skills
Technical and specialization skills
Research skills and fact - checking skills
Critical thinking and problem - solving skills
Training, coaching, and mentoring skills
Planning and time management skills
Intrapersonal skills
Emotional intelligence skills
Self - care skills
Which skill do you think the University should focused on for the future OJT to become desirable and
employable. Assign a rank of 1 to the skill you consider the most important, and continue to assign
subsequent ranks in descending order of importance until all 20 skills have been ranked.

Skills Rank
Computer skill
Interpersonal skill
Communication skill
Self - direction skill
Adaptability skill
Creativity skill
Flexibility skill
Professionalism and ethics skills
Global awareness, cultural, and gender sensitivity skills
Leadership and responsibility skills
Safety and disaster preparedness skills
Entrepreneurial and financial literacy skills
Technical and specialization skills
Research skills and fact - checking skills
Critical thinking and problem - solving skills
Training, coaching, and mentoring skills
Planning and time management skills
Intrapersonal skills
Emotional intelligence skills
Self - care skills

Please evaluate and rank the skills that you believe are most useful for OJT students to possess in order to
become employable in the future job market. Assign a rating from 1 (most useful) to 10 (least useful) for each
skill.

Skills 1– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 –
most least
useful useful
Computer skill
Interpersonal skill
Communication skill
Self - direction skill
Adaptability skill
Creativity skill
Flexibility skill
Professionalism and ethics skills
Global awareness, cultural, and
gender sensitivity skills
Leadership and responsibility skills
Safety and disaster preparedness
skills
Entrepreneurial and financial literacy
skills
Technical and specialization skills
Research skills and fact - checking
skills
Critical thinking and problem -
solving skills
Training, coaching, and mentoring
skills
 Planning and time management skills
Intrapersonal skills
Emotional intelligence skills
Self - care skills
Please assess and rank the skills that you believe OJT students should focus on improving in order to increase
their employability in the future. Assign a rating from 1 (most needed) to 10 (least needed) for each skill.

Skills 1 – most 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 –
needed least
to needed
improve to
improve
Computer skill
Interpersonal skill
Communication skill
Self - direction skill
Adaptability skill
Creativity skill
Flexibility skill
Professionalism and ethics skills
Global awareness, cultural, and
gender sensitivity skills
Leadership and responsibility skills
Safety and disaster preparedness
skills
Entrepreneurial and financial
literacy skills
Technical and specialization skills
Research skills and fact - checking
skills
Critical thinking and problem -
solving skills
Training, coaching, and mentoring
skills
Planning and time management
skills
Intrapersonal skills
Emotional intelligence skills
Self - care skills

Please evaluate and rank the skills that you believe are most essential for OJT students to possess in order to
meet the needs of your company. Assign a rating from 1 (most needed) to 10 (least needed) for each skill.

Skills 1 – most 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 – least

needed needed
by my by my
company company
Computer skill
Interpersonal skill
Communication skill
Self - direction skill
Adaptability skill
Creativity skill
Flexibility skill
Professionalism and ethics skills
Global awareness, cultural, and
gender sensitivity skills
Leadership and responsibility skills
 Safety and disaster preparedness
skills
Entrepreneurial and financial
literacy skills
Technical and specialization skills
Research skills and fact - checking
skills
Critical thinking and problem -
solving skills
Training, coaching, and mentoring
skills
Planning and time management
skills
Intrapersonal skills
Emotional intelligence skills
Self - care skills

Thank you.