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It's a buyer's market. That means employers have the luxury of being more selective in the people they hire from among this year's crop of new graduates. This year, as in previous years, they say they are impressed by job candidates who have excellent communication skills. They're also looking for honesty and integrity, teamwork skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic.
In a year when selling yourself will be critical, those students with relevant work experience to offer may find the scales tipped in their favor. Employers look for students who have gained real world experience through the use of internships, co-ops, or some other form of work program.
And it's not surprising that employers say they first look for new hires within their own programs. Obviously, experience directly related to your major is, by far, the most desirable.
And, as one employer pointed out, gaining experience through a co-op or internship gives you, the student, an invaluable look at what the company and the position are really like.
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- Go to the discussion area, click on "Perfect Candidate" and post an answer to the question, "did any of the answers surprise you, what were they, and why."
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