Student Attitudes - Career Readiness

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Student Attitudes
First-Generation Students Share View of Their Readiness
The Class of 2016 has characterized itself as “career ready,” but are these graduates prepared in the areas that employers deem essential?
Class of 2016 Believes It Is “Career Ready,” but Is It?
The Class of 2016 has characterized itself as “career ready,” but are these graduates prepared in the areas that employers deem essential?

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DATA BITES

70.1%

Percent of employers who rate students as very/extremely proficient in teamwork competency
Job Outlook 2019

93.8%

Percent of seniors who rate themselves as very/extremely proficient in critical thinking
2018 Student Survey Report

100%

Percent of employers that deem critical thinking/problem solving as very to extremely essential in new hires
Job Outlook 2019

90.9%

Percent of seniors who rate themselves as very/extremely proficient in teamwork
2018 Student Survey Report

94.7%

Percent of seniors who rate themselves as very/extremely proficient in professionalism/work ethic
2018 Student Survey Report

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