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Student Perceptions of Information Technology Preparedness and Important Job Skills Belle S. Woodward Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901 USA Susanne Ashby Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901 USA Adam Litteken Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901 USA Sue Zamora Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901 USA

Abstract: This study summarizes the analysis performed on the results of a survey which was administered to university students competing in a Midwest state and later a regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. The purpose of the study was to ascertain students’ perceptions regarding their preparedness for the Competition as well as their perceptions concerning the most useful skill sets to bring to the competition, and the most helpful means of preparation. Descriptive data was collected regarding number of hours in preparation and number of courses taken and analyzed as a predictor of competition success. Participants identified as critical to success in the competition soft skills (with the exception of leadership) above technical skills.

Keywords: Information technology, soft skills, IT education

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Recommended Citation: Woodward, Ashby, Litteken, and Zamora (2008). Student Perceptions of Information Technology Preparedness and Important Job Skills. Information Systems Education Journal, 6 (38). http://isedj.org/6/38/. ISSN: 1545-679X. (A preliminary version appears in The Proceedings of ISECON 2007: §3723. ISSN: 1542-7382.)