GLOBAL SKILLS AWARD What do employers look for in postgraduate applicants? www.kent.ac.uk/careers/ Tim Reed Head of Careers Advisory Service.

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GLOBAL SKILLS AWARD What do employers look for in postgraduate applicants? Tim Reed Head of Careers Advisory Service

What do Employers look for in Postgraduate applicants?

In general: Interest in the job applied for Good and consistent academic achievement (ability to learn) Relevant work experience Relevant skills General Skills in IT, languages, driving etc Evidence of participation Good References

What do Employers look for in Postgraduate applicants? Rank the following: Honesty & integrity Ability to listen to others Can integrate quickly into team Ability to present ideas clearly (verbally & in writing) Good time management Attention to detail & thoroughness Capable of learning new IT systems quickly Negotiation skills Can be asked to undertake independent research Ability to identify areas for change or improvement

What do Employers look for in Postgraduate applicants? On appointment: Honesty & integrity Ability to listen to others Can integrate quickly into team Ability to present ideas clearly (verbally & in writing) Good time management Attention to detail & thoroughness Capable of learning new IT systems quickly Negotiation skills Can be asked to undertake independent research Ability to identify areas for change or improvement

What do Employers look for in Postgraduate applicants? After one year: Ability to identify areas for change or improvement Can be asked to undertake independent research Negotiation skills Capable of learning new IT systems quickly Attention to detail & thoroughness Good time management Ability to present ideas clearly (verbally & in writing) Can integrate quickly into team Ability to listen to others Honesty & integrity

What do Employers look for in Postgraduate applicants? Rank the following: Honesty & integrity 1-98, 2-1 Ability to listen to others 1-94, 2-7 Can integrate quickly into team 1-93, 2-7 Ability to present ideas clearly (verbally & in writing) 1-86, 2-11 Good time management 1-82, 2-18 Attention to detail & thoroughness 1-80, 2-19 Capable of learning new IT systems quickly 1-65, 2-35 Negotiation skills 1-36, 2-53 Can be asked to undertake independent research 1-30, 2-60 Ability to identify areas for change or improvement 1-8, 2-86