The results of a survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers show that these are the top 10 skills and qualities employers want:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Decision making & Problem solving
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work (Planning)
- Ability to obtain and process information (Information Literacy)
- Ability to analyze quantitative 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
Develop the skills employers want with the resources in this series of posts. You can learn more at: Develop Work Skills | Development Plan | Development Center at the Sticky Wiki. Three foundation skills identified by the Secretaries Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS): basic skills, thinking skills, and personal qualities.
Illustration from Binghamton University. | The latest report from NACE.
See also Work Skills Toolkit | The Surprising Truth About the Workforce Gap
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