Thao is interested in construction and architecture. She would like to become a Civil Engineer in the future. Currently, she is attending trade school to earn her HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) certifications.

Question

Her teacher just handed back her personal assessment in her careers class. Which of her skills align with her career plans? Select four answers.

high attention to detail, can read and follow directions, troubleshoot problems
Proficient in math, science, and computer drafting
likes to work with her hands, mechanically inclined
good communicator, patient, and persistent
can negotiate, defend, and debate ideas and topics

Answer 1

The skills that align with Thao's career plans to become a Civil Engineer are:

1. High attention to detail, can read and follow directions, troubleshoot problems - These skills are crucial in engineering, where precision and the ability to follow detailed plans are essential.

2. Proficient in math, science, and computer drafting - Civil Engineering heavily relies on mathematics and science, as well as computer-aided design (CAD) software for drafting plans.

3. Likes to work with her hands, mechanically inclined - Hands-on skills and mechanical aptitude are valuable in both HVAC and civil engineering, particularly in understanding how systems work and in construction processes.

4. Good communicator, patient, and persistent - Effective communication and patience are important in any engineering discipline, as teamwork and project management are key aspects of the job.

The skill "can negotiate, defend, and debate ideas and topics" is less directly aligned with her immediate plans to become a Civil Engineer, although communication skills are important in general.