What are the most important skills for college graduates?

The Key Attributes Employers Seek on College Graduates’ Resumes

Attribute	Percent of Respondents
Analytical/quantitative skills	76.1\%
Communication skills (verbal)	73.2\%
Communication skills (written)	72.7\%
Initiative	67.8\%

What skills do graduates need?

The top ten skills graduate recruiters want

• Commercial awareness (or business acumen) This is about knowing how a business or industry works and what makes a company tick.
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Negotiation and persuasion.
• Problem solving.
• Leadership.
• Organisation.
• Perseverance and motivation.

What types of skills do employers look for in new graduates?

Top skills employers look for

• Communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Learning/adaptability skills.
• Self-management skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Computer skills.

What are basic college skills?

Essential Skills for College Students

• Time Management.
• Stress Management.
• Study Skills.
• Money Management.
• Assertiveness Skills.
• Well-Developed Self Care Skills.
• Keeping Safe and Avoiding Risky Behaviors.
• Seeking Assistance When Needed.

What is a professional skill?

Professionals skills are abilities that can help you succeed in your job. Having professional skills can benefit people in nearly all job positions, industries and work environments. Professional skills are also called soft skills, meaning skills easily transferred from one job to another.

What are college success skills?

Study skills include skills for reading, note-taking, stress and time management, test-taking, active listening, and many others.