Job interviewers rarely spend a lot of time looking in detail at college transcripts. Good grades and a degree are important, but more typically they want to know if you are a good fit for the company, if you work well with others, and are adaptable, inquisitive, reliable and alert.
What skills are employers looking for?
In a national survey conducted in 2009 by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, 302 U.S. companies and organizations were asked what qualities and skills need more emphasis in college learning outcomes. You can see the full list here, but a short list includes:
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Survey: Skills needing more emphasis by colleges
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Percentage of employers
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| The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing |
89%
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| Critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills |
81%
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| The ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world settings through internships or other hands-on experiences |
79%
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| The ability to analyze and solve complex problems |
75%
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| The ability to connect choices and actions to ethical decisions |
75%
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| Teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with others in diverse group settings |
71%
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| The ability to innovate and be creative |
70%
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The
Consciousness-based Education℠ experience at MUM naturally cultures these qualities and more. By studying at MUM, you gain the knowledge that qualifies you enter your chosen field and the personal qualities to both get you hired and support success when you get there.