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Companies want their employees to be able to communicate with one another. They should be able to talk and convey their opinion with words. This skill is desirable because companies want their employees to always say their opinions.

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Leadership is the ability to take the responsibility of everyone and making sure their staying on task, and at the same time you're motivating them. This skill is desirable because the companies want people who can stand above the crowd.

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Teamwork is the ability to work with other people. Not only work with them but be cordial so you can get your work done. This is desirable to companies because it shows no matter what you're compatible with others.

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This is when you're able to keep calm, and also making sure your work is accurate. This skill is desirable because it shows you can work under any type of work environment.

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This skill is when your able to stay and keep organized with you work. This skill is desirable because it shows you're responsible and reliable.

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Negotiation and persuasion is the ability to argue and make valid points in order for people to see your point of view. This ability is needed so that employers can rely on you to make good deals for their companies.

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Self management skills is the ability to manage your time and work wisely. You can decide when you have free time and when to complete your work. Employers would want this because you don't want be deemed unreliable in the workplace. Employers want this so they can trust you.

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Confidence is when you trust yourself and you can assure yourself that you can do anything. Employers want this skill so that they know you not only have confidence in yourself but the people around you. When you have confidence with the people around you you're all able to focus.

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Problem solving is when you can resolve any issue with you work or coworkers. This is a desirable skill because your able to make decisions based on your situation. For you coworkers you would be able to keep the peace if there was an issue.

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A strong work ethic shows you're able to be responsible and reliable in the work place. This also shows that you can be trusted if your given a job. This skill is desirable because companies don't like to micro manage their employees.

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Are you able to work effectively in a team? That's the skill employers most want when they are recruiting new college grads. The next most important skill: ability to make decisions and solve problems.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) a Bethlehem, Pa. non-profit group that links college career placement offices with employers, ran a survey from early August to mid-September where it asked hiring managers what skills they prioritize when they hire college grads. Though the survey sample is small-NACE collected responses from just 200 employers-the wisdom is sound. New and recent grads should pay attention.

Despite all the emphasis in the news about the need for computer software and programming skills, the most important qualities employers seek are basic teamwork, problem-solving and the ability to plan and prioritize.

Here are the 10 skills employers say they seek, in order of importance:

1. Ability to work in a team

2. Ability to make decisions and solve problems

3. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

4. Ability to communicate verbally with people inside and outside an organization

5. Ability to obtain and process information

6. Ability to analyze quantitative data

7. Technical knowledge related to the job

8. Proficiency with computer software programs

9. Ability to create and/or edit written reports

10. Ability to sell and influence others

The good news for grads: No matter what you have studied in school, whether anthropology or French or computer science, you will have had to learn the top five skills on the list. The trick is to demonstrate that you have those skills through your cover letter, résumé and interview. Think about class projects where you have been a team member or leader and jobs where you have had to plan and prioritize. Describe those skills specifically in your résumé and cover letter.

For instance if you staffed a campus snack bar, say you worked on a team of five people and handled food orders. Or if you worked in the library, include the size of the staff and that you handled requests from 50 students a day at the circulation desk. Even a job as a counselor in a summer camp can involve team work, decision-making and planning. Make sure you spell out those responsibilities briefly but specifically. Say you worked on a staff of 20 counselors, supervised the daily activities of 35 campers and organized group activities.

The survey makes clear that employers want universal skills you can learn across academic disciplines and in any job where you are working with others. The trick is to communicate clearly that you have those skills.

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Graduate employers place a lot of emphasis on finding candidates with the right skills and competencies for their organisations. Depending on the career sector and profession you choose to work in, there could be very specific skills, abilities and knowledge needed to do the job.

Complementing these are general competencies and behaviours that are essential for successful working. These are the key employability skills - the core skills that will make you effective at work, whatever job you do. They are sometimes known as transferable skills because you develop them over time and take them with you as your career develops; think of them as your passport to career success. You'll need to draw on your work experience to give evidence of these skills.

The top ten skills graduate recruiters want

1. Commercial awareness (or business acumen)

This is about knowing how a business or industry works and what makes a company tick. Showing that you have an understanding of what the organisation wants to achieve through its products and services, and how it competes in its marketplace.
Read more about how to show your commercial awareness
2. Communication

This covers verbal and written communication, and listening. It's about being clear, concise and focused; being able to tailor your message for the audience and listening to the views of others.
Read more about communication skills
3. Teamwork

You'll need to prove that you're a team player but also have the ability to manage and delegate to others and take on responsibility. It's about building positive working relationships that help everyone to achieve goals and business objectives.
Read more about teamwork
4. Negotiation and persuasion

This is about being able to set out what you want to achieve and how, but also being able to understand where the other person is coming from so that you can both get what you want or need and feel positive about it.

5. Problem solving

You need to display an ability to take a logical and analytical approach to solving problems and resolving issues. It's also good to show that you can approach problems from different angles.
Read more about problem solving
6. Leadership

You may not be a manager straight away, but graduates need to show potential to motivate teams and other colleagues that may work for them. It's about assigning and delegating tasks well, setting deadlines and leading by good example.
Read more about leadership skills
7. Organisation

This is about showing that you can prioritise, work efficiently and productively, and manage your time well. It's also good to be able to show employers how you decide what is important to focus on and get done, and how you go about meeting deadlines.
Read more about time management
8. Perseverance and motivation

Employers want people to have a bit of get-up-and-go. Working life presents many challenges and you need to show employers that you're the kind of person who will find a way through, even when the going gets tough... and stay cheerful-ish.
Read more about perseverance, motivation and resilience
9. Ability to work under pressure

This is about keeping calm in a crisis and not becoming too overwhelmed or stressed.
Read more about how to answer questions about handling stress at interview
10. Confidence

In the workplace you need to strike the balance of being confident in yourself but not arrogant, but also have confidence in your colleagues and the company you work for.
Read about how to boost your confidence before a job interview
More key skills that graduate recruiters look for

Think you've got the top 10 covered? If you can show your mastery of a further five key skills - managing ambiguity, resilience, analytical skills, entrepreneurial skills and IT skills - you'll be even better placed to land the graduate job you want.

Managing ambiguity

Our advice explains what is meant by managing ambiguity and why it is a particularly important skill in complex, fast-changing environments, such as the retail sector.
Read more about managing ambiguity
Resilience

Graduate employers look for resilience in their recruits because it enables employees to cope with change, problems and stress. Find out how to develop your resilience and how employers assess it during the recruitment process.
Read more about resilience
Analytical skills

Analytical skills enable you to work with different kinds of information, see patterns and trends and draw meaningful conclusions. Analytical skills are often assessed using aptitude or psychometric tests.
Read more about analytical skills
Enterprise and entrepreneurial skills

Spotting gaps in the market, suggesting ways to improve processes, or coming up with new ideas are all signs of an entrepreneurial approach. You don't have to set up your own business to make use of your enterprise skills; many employers will be looking out for graduate recruits with these qualities.
Read more about enterprise skills
IT skills

The best way to demonstrate your IT skills to employers is to show that you have been able to use them to achieve something, and you can demonstrate this with examples from your studies, extracurricular activities or work experience.
Read more about IT skills
How to describe your skills on your CV

Here are three tips to help you write your CV in a way that showcases your skills.

When you are giving details of the skills you developed in a job, internship or work experience placement, reflect the competencies listed in the job description and give examples of the most relevant skills first.

Use confident language to describe your skills, for example, by drawing attention to awards or praise employers have given you.

If you're struggling to find a way to write about your holiday or part-time jobs on your CV, remember that it's better to focus on transferable skills than routine tasks.

You'll find much more advice on how to describe your skills in our guide to writing your CV.

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What are the top 10 skills that'll get you a job when you graduate?

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Graduate employers place a lot of emphasis on finding candidates with the right skills and competencies for their organisations. Depending on the career sector and profession you choose to work in, there could be very specific skills, abilities and knowledge needed to do the job.