Surprising Skills Employers Look for in College Graduates
By: Micha K.
Submitted: 2010-07-11 11:04:04 | Word Count: 370
Writing a resume that showcases those all-important resume skills may seem intimidating to the recent college graduate with little or no work history? Though identifying the skills you have that make you right for a particular position, if you take some time and really examine yourself and work experiences, you will find that, most likely, you possess more than you think you do. Here are some things to think about as you begin the process of entering the working world.
One of the benefits of a college education is that you learn many of the skills necessary to succeed in the workforce. For example, in order to be successful in college, you have to have some degree of experience in time management after (at least) four years of trying to balance your classes in a way that you get everything done, and done well. You have probably become a fairly efficient time manager. This is something employers highly value, no matter the field.
Another of these "transferrable" resume skills that most students learn in college is the ability to communicate. You spend much of your time in college communicating with others, either verbally or through writing. Being able to share your feelings and ideas with others in an effective way is important on your way up the career ladder.
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successful in college, in part, requires that you attend class regularly. Being absent from classes is often reflected in your grades, and even if somehow, you still get "good" grades, when put in an actual work situation, your knowledge of the subject will probably be limited. Being dependable is another sought-after quality; you can show this by any attendance awards received or anything else that says you will be a dependable employee. The Resume Dictionary is a free online resource that can help you uncover your important skills.
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Keep in mind that as a recent college graduate, you probably have more qualities than you realize. You can see a great resume skills checklist available online to help you in identifying yours. The time you spend doing this will not be wasted time.
http://www.resumedictionary.com/resume-skills-and-abilities/
