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What Employers Want to See on a Resume
Andrea Koncz, ext. 121, Claudia Allen, ext. 129, 800-***-****
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October 04, 2012
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What Employers Want to See on a Resume
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BETHLEHEM, PA When a new college graduate puts together a one-page resume (as experts recommend), every word must count.
An employer spends just seconds scanning each resume to decide if it s going into the interview or the toss pile.
In addition to a solid knowledge of the new grad s field (noted by earning a good GPA and participation in internships), empl oyers are looking for
grads who have a number of soft skills, according to a new survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Employers taking part in NACE s Job Outlook 2013 survey say they look for a range of soft skills, including leadership abilities, initiative, the
ability to communicate, and more. (See Figure 1.)
Eight out of 10 employers who review the resumes of potential college hires are seeking evidence of leadership skills, says Andrea Koncz,
NACE s employment information manager. In addition, 75 percent of employers are looking for problem-solving skills.
How does a new college graduate demonstrate these attributes? Here s where outside activities and interests are important. Jo ining and holding an
office in a profession-related organization, participating in intramural sports, and volunteering are some of the activities employers look for as
evidence of a student s taking the opportunity to learn those skills.
Salaries Climb for Class of 2012 Graduates
Andrea Koncz, ext. 121, Kevin Gray, ext. 139, 800-***-****
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September 06, 2012
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Salaries Climb for Class of 2012 Graduates
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BETHLEHEM, PA Class of 2012 bachelor s degree graduates are better paid than their Class of 2011 counterparts, according to a new report
by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
In its September 2012 Salary Survey, NACE reports that the overall average salary for Class of 2012 bachelor s degree graduates inched upward
1.7 percent to $44,259 from the overall average of $43,521 posted by the Class of 2011.
It s important to note that, while the overall increase is small, all broad categories of majors have seen an increase, say s Marilyn Mackes, NACE
executive director.
Among the broad categories, business and communications majors have the highest overall salary increase 2.2 percent. (See Figure 1.) Business
majors from the Class of 2012 currently earn an average of $51,541, while thei r counterparts in communications earn $42,286.
Overall, engineering majors posted a 1.9 percent increase to their average starting salary (now $60,639), followed by educati on majors, whose 1.6
percent jump brings their average starting salary to $39,080.
The average starting salaries for computer sciences ($60,038), health sciences ($46,567), and humanities and social sciences ($36,824) majors all
have increased by 1.4 percent. Meanwhile, math and sciences majors average starting salary has nudged up 0.8 percent to $42,355.
An executive summary of the April 2012 Salary Survey report is available at www.naceweb.org/salary-survey-data/.
NACE s next update on starting salaries for new college graduates will be available in the January 2012 issue of Salary Survey.
Figure 1: Average Salaries by Discipline
Broad Category Percent Change
2012 Average 2011 Average
Salary Salary
Business $51,541 $50,446 2.2%
Communications $42,286 $41,367 2.2%
Computer Sciences $60,038 $59,234 1.4%
Education $39,080 $38,461 1.6%
Engineering $60,639 $59,496 1.9%
Health Sciences $46,567 $45,903 1.4%
Humanities & Social Sciences $36,824 $36,319 1.4%
Math & Sciences $42,355 $42,002 0.8%
Overall $44,259 $43,521 1.7%
*Source: September 2012 Salary Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers. All data are for bachelor s degree graduates.
Employers Seeking New College Grads With Relevant Work Experience
Andrea Koncz, ext. 121, or Mimi Collins, ext. 119, 800-***-****
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April 27, 2012
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Employers Seeking New College Grads With Relevant Work Experience
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BETHLEHEM, PA Employers have a hefty list of criteria against which they assess new college graduates for employment, and work
experience that is relevant to the job is key among them, according to a study published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers
(NACE).
Nearly three-quarters of the employers taking part in NACE s Job Outlook 2012 survey said they prefer to hire job candidates who have pertinent
experience; just 4 percent said experience didn t factor into their decision when hiring new college graduates. (See Figure 1 .)
For college students, relevant experience is typically gained through an internship, says Marilyn Mackes, NACE executive di rector.
In fact, the internship can be the foot in the door to a job with many employers: In a separate NACE study regarding intern ships, responding
organizations reported that 42 percent of their 2011 college hires came from their own internship programs .
Employers are looking for evidence that the candidate can do the job; the internship offers that evidence, says Mackes.
Figure 1: Employers hiring preferences relative to experience
% of
respondents
Preference
Candidate with relevant work experience 73.7%
Any type of work experience (relevance does not matter) 17.5%
Experience not a factor 4.1%
Other 4.6%
Source: Job Outlook 2012, National Association of Colleges and Employers.
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