February 6, 2009, Newsletter Issue #152: Top Employability Traits

Tip of the Week

Employers who hire business graduates look for a variety of skills and traits that speak to the person as a whole, not just as someone with a degree. While that degree is significant for your future, there’s a lengthy list of capabilities that will factor into the career equation. A noted authority conducted a survey of employers during the summer of 2002, asking what important traits or competencies they look for when hiring. The following is a partial list of their responses:

Common sense, reasoning Fit within the company Organizational skills Intelligence Diligence Public relations Leadership abilities Mental Aptitude Ability to articulate concepts Personable and professional telephone manner Sales skills Integrity Excellent writing skills Computer skills Attention to detail Ability to multi-task effectively Ambition Creativity Enthusiasm While some of the above speak to basic skills that begin to develop well before undergraduate school, other traits really speak to a person’s character and values. Obtaining a business degree is only one part of the equation. Presenting yourself as a whole person with well-rounded skills, abilities, and work values, is what really makes the difference between getting a job, or not.

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