Top Skills Employers Seek
| Employers rate the importance of candidate skills/qualities |
| Communication skills |
4.7 |
| Strong work ethic |
4.6 |
| Initiative |
4.5 |
| Interpersonal skills (relates well to others) |
4.5 |
| Problem-solving skills |
4.5 |
| Teamwork skills (works well with others) |
4.5 |
| Analytical skills |
4.4 |
| Flexibility/adaptability |
4.3 |
| Computer skills |
4.2 |
| Detail oriented |
4.1 |
| Leadership skills |
4.1 |
| (5-point scale, where 1=not important; 2=not very important; 3=somewhat important; 4=very important |
Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers, Job Outlook 2010
