Top Qualities that Employers Seek in College Grads

According to the December 2006 study from the Association of American Colleges & Universities, employers seek candidates with these skills:

Integrative Learning

Ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world settings through internships or other hands-on experiences

Knowledge of Human Cultures & the Physical and Natural World

Concepts and new developments in science & technology
Global issues & developments and their implications for the future
Role of the United States in the world
Cultural values & traditions in America and other countries

Intellectual & Practical Skills

Teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with others in diverse group settings
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Critical thinking & analytical reasoning skills
Ability to locate, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources
Ability to be innovative and think creatively
Ability to solve complex problems
Ability to work with numbers and to understand statistics

"How Should Colleges Prepare Students to Succeed in Today's Global Economy?" conducted on behalf of the Association of American Colleges and Universities