What we learned from our employers...feedback from the 2008 Employer Symposium!
Personal Characteristics
Work/Team Skills
Loyalty Integrity Initiative Humility Courage Work Ethic Confidence Enthusiasm Accountability Dependability Responsibility Willingness to learn Relate well to others Adaptable to change Desire for Knowledge Positive Mental Attitude Participate in own learning Take constructive feedback Leave entitlement at home Independence (from parents) Leave personal issues at home Seek information before it is given
Team Work Be Prepared Execute Plans Build Networks Email Etiquette Problem-solving Professionalism Decision Making Quality of service Quantity of service Manage Effectively Time Management Ability to Analyze Ability to Prioritize Get your hands dirty Professional Dress Organization Knowledge Appropriate cell phone usage Professional topics of conversation Professional Communication Skills Lead people from other generations Communicate Effectively (oral & written)
