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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