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Career Services
University of Wisconsin-Superior
YU 230
Belknap and Catlin
P.O. Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880
ph. 715-394-8024
fax. 715-394-8454
hours:
Summer Hours
Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm
Daily Drop-in hours:
11 am-close
Prepare Yourself
Stay ahead of the competition by learning about what employers are looking for and what you can do to set yourself apart. Also, find out what jobs are currently needed, how incentives are changing, and what you can do to prepare for entering and working within the current job market.
Top Skills and Qualities Employers Seek
- Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization
- Ability to work in a team structure
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
- Ability to obtain and process information
- Ability to analyze quantitative data
- Technical knowledge related to the job
- Proficiency with computer software programs
- Ability to create and/or edit written reports
- Ability to sell or influence others
What New Grads Lack
Communication Skills
writing skills
face-to-face skills
interview skills
presentation skills
phone skills
overall interpersonal skills
face-to-face skills
interview skills
presentation skills
phone skills
overall interpersonal skills
Workplace Skills
a good work ethic
analytical and problem-solving skills
business acumen
initiative
specific computer skills
flexibility
professionalism
independence
patience
willingness to work long hours
Experience
Current Demands
See what occupations are fast-growing, and what analysts are saying about your field of interest. Stay appraised by researching and considering your needs. Career Services will help you to develop the professional skills needed to successfully compete in the job market.
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