Most people realize that earning a college degree improves their career opportunities.
However, many individuals are less aware that interpersonal skills are extremely important in determining their employability, productivity and career successs. Employers typically value verbal and written communication skills, responsibility, interpersonal skills, initiative, and decision-making skills. A person also needs a high degree of interpersonal competence. Practicing cooperative learning helps improve your interpersonal competence. Cooperative learning also promotes good leadership skills, effective communication, the building and maintenance of trust and constructive resolution of conflicts.