In an era where education is becoming more and more technical and specialized, a recent survey finds that while cutting edge technical skills, may help graduates of colleges and universities obtain a new job; that a liberal arts education give students the qualities they need to keep a job and get promotions. A few years ago, a study by the American Association of Colleges and Universities found that while many students focus on having the right major that other factors are important as well. Here are the top 10 thing employers look for in new college graduates:
1) The ability to work well in teams—especially with people different from yourself.
2) An understanding of science and technology and how these subjects are used in real-world settings.
So, if you are going to be in the job market soon, remember these qualities and emphasize them on your resume or cover letter.
1) The ability to work well in teams—especially with people different from yourself.
2) An understanding of science and technology and how these subjects are used in real-world settings.
3) The ability to write and speak well.
4) The ability to think clearly about complex problems.
5) The ability to analyze a problem to develop workable solutions.
6) An understanding of global context in which work is now done.
7) The ability to be creative and innovative in solving problems.
8) The ability to apply knowledge and skills in new settings.
9) The ability to understand numbers and statistics.
10) A strong sense of ethics and integrity.