Gerard,a College Student,believes That Academic Achievement and Not Mechanical Skills

Gerard,a college student,believes that academic achievement and not mechanical skills will help one secure a job in the U.S.workforce.Jack,his classmate,believes that mechanical skills are more important than academic achievement in landing a job in the U.S.Which of the following statements strengthens Gerard's argument?

A) Employers no longer look for individuals who have strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
B) Qualities such as physical strength are very important for many jobs in this period of time.
C) Companies invest more on the latest technology for their production needs.
D) Companies prefer individuals with hands-on experience than those with theoretical knowledge.
E) Mastery of a particular piece of machinery is no longer important for many jobs.