Manufacturing and professional services reported the largest demands for labor. There continues to be an enormous need for technical graduates, particularly engineers. Employers Want the Total Package When Evaluating New College Grads for Employment Employers expect candidates to be academically prepared in their discipline, but their expectations exceed this criteria. Employers expect candidates to show solid verbal, written and listening skills, with the capstone being presentation skills. While computer ability is viewed as a given core skill, the expectations for computer skills continues to rise.
Employers view leadership abilities as being closely related to management potential.
Skills in collaboration and cooperation with individuals from both similar, as well as diverse backgrounds is highly favored by employers. The abilities to relate well to others, to motivate and handle conflict are skills viewed as essential by employers. While reflected in many of the previously described areas, the focus here is on those personal traits which allow a candidate to provide outstanding customer services. This is the final copy of the Senior Bulletin for the 2000-01 academic year. Updates on additional job opportunities and recruiters will be sent to your mailboxes, according to the employers' specifications for qualifications.