Tips on What Companies Look for in a Graduate

Regardless of your program of study, graduates who possess the following attributes stands a better chance of exhibiting strong employability skills. who are career-ready and highly sought-after by the industry.
Intellectual Competency
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the discipline for effective decision-making
Professional Acumen
- Apply knowledge learned effectively into their professional career
- Demonstrate skills of the discipline effectively and professionally
- Establish a strong understanding of industry requirements and challenges
- Strive for justice, equality, honesty and integrity in their professional pursuits
- Continuously engage in learning new knowledge within and across disciplines
Effective Communication Skills
- Express and discuss complex ideas effectively in written and spoken form
- Utilise various information technologies for communication
Creative, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Abilities
- Analyse, evaluate, assess and utilise different thinking skills to determine the value of information and ideas
- Provide effective solutions to problems
- Inspire others and work effectively in teams
- Demonstrate self-awareness and self-reflection towards continuous quality improvement
Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Engage in risk and reality in decision-making
- Demonstrate high adaptability and perseverance in overcoming challenges
- Innovate and generate ideas
- Evaluate the context and viability of an organisation or business
Global Mindset
- Function in an international context with respect of diversity, and be open-minded to social and cultural differences
- Be knowledgeable about national, international and global issues
- Collaborate with anyone worldwide, anytime and anywhere
- Be a responsible and ethical global citizen
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