Top 10 Skills/Qualities for Success According to UW-Eau Claire Graduates

525 respondents ranked the following 10 skills/qualities in order of importance in the successful pursuit of their career after graduation.

1. Communication
2. Motivation/ Initiative
3. Interpersonal
4. Analytical/ Problem Solving
5. Honesty / Integrity
6. Leadership
7. Teamwork
8. Academic Achievement/GPA
9. Flexibility / Adaptability
10. Technical

Top 10 Skills/Qualities Employers Look for in Ideal Candidates*

Employers ranked the following 10 skills/qualities as those most important in their selection of new hires.

1. Communication
2. Strong work ethic
3. Teamwork
4. Initiative
5. Analytical
6. Computer
7. Flexibility / Adaptability
8. Interpersonal
9. Problem Solving
10. Technical

* Source: Job Outlook 2009, National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)