Employers say they want well-rounded employees with great interpersonal and leadership skills.
That's one reason why the University of Dayton next fall will offer a certificate program in community service. At the University of Dayton and nationally, more and more college graduates are opting for a year of service before entering the job market. Nationally, the Peace Corps has seen a 5 percent increase in applications this year compared to last year, according to Michael Wiedel, recruitment coordinator in the Chicago regional office. It's a two-year program for juniors and seniors. According to our annual job outlook survey, employers are looking for employees with teamwork and communication skills, self-confidence and all sorts of people skills.