Career Planning Information
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Qualities that Count with Employers
In 1991, 3000 employers were polled about the qualities that count most when hiring new employees.
The results, on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being
the most desirable trait:
Attitude 4.6
Communication Skills 4.2
Previous Work Experience 4.0
Recommendations from Current Employees 3.4
Recommendations from Previous Employees 3.4
Industry-based Credential Certificate 3.2
Years of Schooling Completed 2.9
Scores on Interview Tests (Written) 2.5
Academic Performance (G.P.A.) 2.5
Experience or Reputation of School 2.4
Teacher Recommendation 2.1
(Source: Washington State Work Based Learning Resource Center)