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Forget the Early Worm. Grads With Best Communication Skills Get the Jobs.
November 08, 2012 by Steven RothbergWhat sets two equally qualified job candidates apart can be as simple as who has the better communication skills.
An annual survey of the job market for new college graduates shows that, year after year, certain skills, attributes, and qualities show up on employers’ “most wanted” list. Continue Reading
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75% of Employers Want to See Leadership, Problem-Solving Skills on College Grad Resumes
October 23, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
When a new college graduate puts together a one-page resume (as experts recommend), every word must count.An employer spends just seconds scanning each resume to decide if it’s going into the “interview” or the “toss” pile.
In addition to a solid knowledge of the new grad’s field (noted by earning a good GPA and participation in internships), employers are looking for grads who have a number of “soft” skills, according to a new survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Employers taking part in NACE’s Job Outlook 2013 survey say they look for a range of soft skills, including leadership abilities, initiative, the ability to communicate, and more. Continue Reading
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Problem Solving: How It Should Work
May 30, 2012 by William Frierson
Do you know people who think they have all the answers? When it comes to the problems we face, they can be solved if we’re willing to try to find solutions.Tim Harford is an undercover economist who believes we can solve complicated problems without being know-it-alls. In the following video, he discusses what initially keeps us from solving our problems. Continue Reading
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Teamwork, Verbal Communication Top “Soft Skills” Employers Seek in Job Candidates
November 04, 2011 by Steven RothbergWhat “soft skills” do employers see as most important in potential employees?
Employers looking to hire new college graduates place the ability to work in a team at the top of the list, according to a new survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Among employers taking part in NACE’s Job Outlook 2012 survey, verbal communication skills; decision-making/problem-solving skills; the ability to obtain and process information; and the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work rounded out the top five “soft skills.” (See Figure 1.) Continue Reading
