Securing a Job after Graduation
Exactly what are employers looking for in prospective employees?
Which specific factors do employers believe important when reviewing a candidate’s credentials? Although it may vary for different employers and in different workplaces, a survey by Eison (1988) indicated the following ranking for 15 factors:
1. personality of student
2. grades in major courses
3. nature of previous jobs
4. overall GPA
5. breadth of courses taken
6. reputation of school
7. breadth of life experiences more…
