NACE: Employers seek leadership, teamwork skills
NACE: Employers seek leadership, teamwork skills
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Employers considering new college graduates for job openings seek leaders who can work as part of a team, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Participants in NACE’s Job Outlook 2016 survey were asked which attributes -beyond grade point average - they look for on a candidate’s resume; 80.1% said they look for evidence of leadership skills on the candidate’s resume and more than three-quarters cited the importance of teamwork skills.
The top 10 attributes employers seek on a candidate’s resume:
Leadership: 80.1%
Ability to work in a team: 78.9%
Communication skills (written): 70.2%
Problem-solving skills: 70.2%
Communication skills (verbal): 68.9%
Strong work ethic: 68.9%
Initiative: 65.8%
Analytical/qualitative skills: 62.7%
Flexibility/adaptability: 60.9%
Technical skills: 59.6%
The survey included 201 employers who were members of NACE. Data for the Job Outlook 2016 survey was collected from Aug. 5 through Sept. 13, 2015.