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What Do Employers Want From College Graduates?


Most employers want the same fundamental skills acquired through successful immersion in the academic disciplines of the Liberal Arts and Sciences, namely:

1. Writing
2. Presenting
3. Verbal Communication
4. Honesty/Integrity
5. Quantitative
6. Critical Thinking
7. Problem Solving
8. Interpersonal
9. Computer
10. Creativity
11. Ability to Apply Scientific Method
12. Ability to Acquire New Knowledge & Learn New Skills
13. Profile of Academic Achievement

Employers also value the career-oriented skills and qualities developed through various bridging experiences, such as campus leadership, internships, job shadowing, and community service, including:

1. Focus (documented interest in an industry or a related job function)
2. Leadership
3. Teamwork
4. Precision/Accuracy/Attention to Detail
5. Specialized or technical skills/knowledge (e.g., html for web design; interviewing for Human Resources; counseling for youth work; marketing knowledge for
advertising)
6. Work Ethic
7. Initiative

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