10 things employers want you to learn in college, revised: the skills you need to succeed

Exploring the Ten Skill Sets (and Beyond). Taking responsibility. Motivate yourself

Be ethical

Manage your time

Manage your money.

Developing physical skills. Stay well

Look good

Type well

Write legibly.

Communicating verbally. Converse one-on-one

Present to groups

Use visual displays.

Communicating in writing. Write well

Edit and proof

Use word-processing tools

Master online communications.

Working directly with people. Build good relationships

Work in teams

Teach others.

Influencing people. Manage effectively

Sell successfully

Politick wisely

Lead effectively.

Gathering information. Search the Web

Use library holdings

Use commercial databases

Conduct interviews

Use surveys

Keep and use records.

Using quantitative tools. Use numbers

Use graphs and tables

Use spreadsheet programs.

Asking and answering the right questions. Detect nonsense

Pay attention to detail

Apply knowledge

Evaluate actions and policies.

Solving problems. Identify problems

Develop solutions

Launch solutions.

Moving beyond the ten skills sets. Gain software expertise in addition to Microsoft Word and Excel

Master in-depth knowledge of any field

Develop foreign language skills

Emphasize artistic and music knowledge and/or skill

Capitalize on sports skills

Pursue pleasure activities.

Boosting Your Skills Score. Making smart academic choices for skill development. Follow the 50-50 principle

Maximize program choices

Select courses for skills

Investigate professors.

Creating your own apprenticeships. Explore apprentice-based education

Build your base

Land good summer jobs and internships

Make the most of your experiences.

Exploring off-campus semesters. Build your skills score off campus

Weigh overseas experiences against experiences in the United States and Canada

Earn credit for course work

Expand your network

Consider the negatives

Find programs.

Doing well by doing good during your college years. Build your skills score by volunteering

Value volunteer opportunities: employers do

Explore and network for careers

Cultivate integrity.

Thinking about education beyond college. Consider not graduating or graduating early

View graduate school as a risky investment alternative

Get paid to learn.

Launching Your Career. Exploring career fields. Begin the self-reflection process

Scan career fields

Get more specific information about careers.

Planning your skills agenda. Assess your skills

Monitor and plan your skill improvement.

Branding yourself through resumes, cover letters, and interviews. Select the skills you want to emphasize

Decide where to show off your skills.

Developing your career network. Use social networking

Build professional networks

Develop online networking.

The skills for success college planner.