According to a study at the University of St Thomas Career Services in Minnesota, here are the Top 10 Skills and Top 10 Needs for graduating students:
Top 10 skills most important for students to possess:
1. Communication (verbal and written)
2. Teamwork, interpersonal communication
3. Positive attitude, confidence, assertiveness
4. Initiative, motivation, drive, passion
5. Analytic, creative, problem solving
6. Organizational, time management, multitasking
7. Leadership
8. Relevant experience
9. Strong work ethic, commitment
10. Technical, computer
Top 10 skills students most need to improve upon:
1. Communication (verbal and written)
2. Interviewing
3. Professionalism, etiquette
4. Realistic job expectations, lose sense of entitlement
5. Positive attitude, confidence, assertiveness
6. Strong work ethic, commitment
7. Career goals, focus
8. Knowledge of company, work environment
9. Organizational, time management, multitasking
10. Initiative, motivation, drive, passion