What Employers Want – Top 10 Skills For Job Candidates

What makes an ideal job candidate?

Of course, top candidates need to have the requisite major and GPA, and relevant work experience, but it’s their soft skills that make them ideal.

In terms of the skills that differentiate candidates, employers responding to the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ Job Outlook 2013 say they want good communicators who can make decisions and solve problems while working effectively as part of a team.

Here are the top 10 skills and qualities employers say they seek in their job candidates:

The Top 10 Skills And Qualities Employers Seek In Job Candidate

1. Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization
2. Ability to work in a team structure
3. Ability to make decisions and solve problems
4. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
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 or influence others

 Source: Job Outlook 2013, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Top 10 Skills Employers Seek In Job Candidates

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