What Employers are Saying about New Grads

A recent article for Fortune Magazine revealed what 500 executives think about the new college grads who are joining the workforce.  Frankly, they are unimpressed.  Overall most of the executives surveyed said that new graduates are less than prepared for the workforce. The survey was conducted by Global Strategy Group.
Some of what the executives have to say:


- 65% say new college grads applying for jobs with their company are only "somewhat" prepared for success in business
- 40% say new college grads are “not prepared at all.”
- 47%  believe that only 21% of new grads have the skills they'll need to advance past entry-level jobs

What are the job skills they believe new grads need to advance past entry-level jobs?

- 49% said problem-solving skills
- 43% said collaboration skill
- 36% identified critical thinking skills 
- 31% identified the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in writing

Do you have these skills and if you don't what are you doing to develop them?

Read the complete article here - Executives to New Grads: Shape Up!