The skills you gain at university are ones that you can take with you in any career, whether its IT, sales, marketing or business development. These transferable skills include anything from communication and teamwork to critical thinking, and can be the difference in securing your next role.
Here are the top traits graduate recruiters are looking for in their next candidate:
- Adaptability
One trait employers like to see is adaptability – the ability to handle any situation and task given to you. As a graduate, chances are you’ll be new to the working environment, so showing you can learn on the spot is a must.
- Teamwork
Throughout your studies, you will have worked on shared projects and built positive relationships. In the corporate world, you need to prove you can be a team player, supporting others in achieving goals and business objects.
- Problem solving
In any new role, you’re likely to make mistakes at first, so showing you can resolve issues effectively is important. Make sure to bring with you a fresh perspective in the workplace to approach problems from different angles.
- Organisation
As a student, you’ll be used to managing deadlines and submitting assignments on time. And the real-working world is no different! You will be expected to prioritise tasks and work productively, so managing your time well is essential.
- Commercial awareness
One of the biggest differences you’ll encounter is the way businesses work. Being able think from a corporate point of view is important to develop your understanding of what the organise wants to achieve, and how you can help them get there.
