Read pages 1-13 of the research paper" Future Work Skills 2020"(here is the link too), http://freepdfs.net/future-work-skills-2020-the-atlantic/20d1cd85a6b2e7ed5758f523808a70c5/ which describes predicted communication trends and the skills required for the future workforce.

Use Microsoft Word to compose a 250- to 500-word essay that addresses the questions below. Your essay must include an introduction, body, and conclusion, and address all relevant parts of each question. Make sure to use at least two sources and cite any references you use. Proper citation format for a reference includes the name of the author(s), the title of the work, the date of the publication, and the page number. For other source types, please review the Online Writing Lab Web site for guidelines. Note: Links for various sources appear on the right side in the menu (e.g., books, other print sources, electronic sources, non-print, etc.).

Essay Questions;

1. What communication trends are predicted in the workplace according to the paper? Are any of these surprising? Explain your answer. Which trends are likely to affect your chosen career field most significantly?

2. How do the predicted trends relate to the four factors that influence business communication noted in your text?

Part 2: Memo and Thank You

Exercise Components

a. Assume you are scheduled for an interview for the job you applied for in Lesson 13. Write a brief (no longer than one page) memo to your instructor that identifies the company and your position of interest. Include some facts about the company you learned in your research, and generate a list of 10 questions you can ask the interviewer as a part of the memo. Make sure to cite your sources.

b. Assume you had an interview and things went very well; write a thank you message to the interviewer.

Note: Both the memo and thank you message should be composed in a single Word document.