The Desirable Characteristics of Information Science Interns as Perceived by Business Organizations
Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: This research aims to study the desirable characteristics of information science internsaccording to the needs of each type of business organization. The sample was classifed into 4types from 33 organizations such as government agencies, state enterprises, private organizations,and government regulation organizations. The result showed that desirable characteristics ofthe information science interns as perceived by business organization were divided into 2 mainskills. The frst skill was called Soft skill. It includes the moral and ethical behavior that mostinfluences professional internships, namely discipline, punctuality, responsibility and teamwork.Cognitive skills were critical and systematic thinking, and information searching, analyzing andassessment for solving problem, the personal relationship and responsibilities assisted andfacilitated problem solving in various situations. The second skill was called Hard skill. It includesThai, English and other language skills for communication, and the ability to use offce suitessoftware capabilities and specialized software for specifc tasks.
Author: Phatthira Suwannako
Institution: Mahasarakham University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7037144207
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