According to results of a new survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), employers recruiting from the currently graduating class of 2014 are looking for candidates who are decisive, can solve problems, are good communicators and are analytical.
“Employers want to see in candidates the skills that are necessary to excel in the workplace and help the organization,” says Marilyn Mackes, NACE’s executive director.
Employers who took part in the survey cited the following as important skills and qualities in new hires, especially the recent college graduates:
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems
• Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization
• Ability to obtain and process information
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Ability to analyze qualitative data
• Technical knowledge related to the job
• Proficiency with computer software programs
• Ability to create and/or edit written reports
• Ability to sell or influence others
Is the college you are currently attending or about to attend preparing you for these skills? Are there points on this list where you know you lack knowledge?
Make sure to have these points covered by the time you are ready to claim that diploma, and you’ll be sure to land the job in your perfect career.
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