What do employers really want…?
Wouldn’t it be great if you could apply for a job and walk into an interview knowing pretty much exactly what the employer was looking for? Well some new research by the University of Hertfordshire has gone some way to achieving just that…
They questionned over 500 employers to clarify what it is that employers are looking for in their graduate intake, plus what it is that puts them off potential recruits:
Top 5 Factors that Employers look for in recruits:
• 46% - Relevant work experience
• 43% - Good work ethic
• 41% - Degree subject studied
• 32% - Ability to be a team player
• 30% - Mature attitude
Top 5 Factors which would put off an Employer:
• 77% - Poor spelling and grammar in application
• 34% - Obvious exaggerations
• 31% - Poorly presented application
• 19% - No relevant work experience
• 19% - Non-targeted CV/Covering Letter
With 46% of employers ranking relevant work experience as the number one factor they look for in a potential recruit, never before has there been a better time to do a work placement or internship. You’ll acquire that all important experience, be able to provide numerous examples of working in a team, and be able to demonstrate a good work ethic and mature attitude. You only need to read through most of our reviews to see how much your fellow students recommend doing them - so what are you waiting for!
