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Planning Your ND Education with the Employment Market in Mind


Most employers are looking for skills rather than a particular major. Make certain you are developing and documenting the following skills during your four years at Notre Dame:

 

Attributes employers want to see evidence of on a candidate’s resume:


1. Ability to work in a team
2. Leadership
3. Communication skills (written)
4. Problem-solving skills
5. Strong work ethic
6. Analytical/quantitative skills
7. Communication skills (verbal)
8. Initiative
9. Technical skills that fit the position demands
10. Detail-oriented
11. Flexibility/adaptability
12. General computer skills
13. Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)
14. Organizational ability
* from National Association of Colleges and Employers’ 2012 Job Outlook Report

Employers rate the importance of candidate skills/qualities:


1. Ability to work in a team structure
2. Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization
3. Ability to make decisions and solve problems
4. Ability to obtain and process information
5. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
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
* from National Association of Colleges and Employers’ 2012 Job Outlook Report

DRAFT: This module has unpublished changes.