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| What Employers Want |
According to the annual employer survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers across a wide array of fields look for the following qualities when hiring new employees:
communication skills, honesty, integrity, teamwork skills, motivation, initiative, work ethic, analytical skills, flexibility, adaptability, computer skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, leadership skills, self-confidence, friendly personality, tactfulness, politeness, grade point average of 3.0+, creativity, entrepreneurial skills, and sense of humor.
Source: UW Career Center 2009
http://careers.washington.edu/resources/informationforparents