Employers value a four-year college degree, many of them more than ever. Yet half of those surveyed recently by The Chronicle and American Public Media’s Marketplace said they had trouble finding recent graduates qualified to fill positions at their company or organization. Nearly a third gave colleges just fair to poor marks for producing successful employees. And they dinged bachelor’s-degree holders for lacking basic workplace proficiencies, like adaptability, communication skills, and the ability to solve complex problems. Article>>
A College Degree Sorts Job Applicants, but Employers Wish It Meant More
March 4th, 2013 by Rich Feller
Posted in: College Degree, Employers, Jobs, STEM
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