Benefits of a College Education Your Career Path

The American Association of Colleges and Universities regularly surveys employers about what they value when hiring college graduates. The next section of this module highlights some key findings from the AAC&U’s most recent survey.

Review the next three AAC&U tables that summarize (a) the skills that employers value, (b) the mindsets and aptitudes employers look for in job candidates, and (c) the kinds of applied experiences that make a difference when evaluating job candidates.

What skills do employers value?

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What mindsets and aptitudes do employers value?

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What applied experiences do employers value?

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