E MPLOYABILITY S ERIES Why Career Development

W HY E MPLOYABILITY S ERIES What the Employment Community Needs 80% of year olds feel they are job ready and possess all the skills, experience, and education needed to advance in their desired career path or obtain their next job. Sources:

W HY E MPLOYABILITY S ERIES 1 in 3 employers say recent graduates are not prepared during the job search. Sources:

W HY E MPLOYABILITY S ERIES 40% of employers attribute the main reason for job openings to a lack of skills among entry- level applicants. Sources: x x

W HY E MPLOYABILITY S ERIES 93% of employers say soft skills, such as critical thinking, communicating clearly, and complex problem solving are weighed more heavily in the hiring process than an individual’s degree or major. Sources:

W HY E MPLOYABILITY S ERIES Only 16% of believe improving their soft skills will have the greatest impact on their career advancement. Sources: x x

8 W HAT E MPLOYERS W ANT S KILLS & B EHAVIORS Team Work Tolerance Communications Attitude Customer Service Orientation Interpersonal Skills Perseverance Managerial Potential Enthusiasm Problem Solving Persuasion Work Discipline Productivity Dependability