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Employability Series

In an evolving job market, 80% of young adults aged 18-34 feel confident in their skills and education for career advancement. However, 1 in 3 employers believe recent graduates lack essential job readiness, with 40% citing a skills deficiency as the main reason for open positions. Employers increasingly prioritize soft skills such as critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving over degrees. Despite this, only 16% of young adults recognize that enhancing these soft skills can significantly impact their career progression. It’s crucial to understand what employment communities seek to prepare effectively for the workforce.

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Employability Series

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  1. Employability Series Why Career Development

  2. Why Employability Series What the Employment Community Needs 80% of 18-34 year olds feel they are job ready and possess all the skills, experience, and education needed to advance in their desired career path or obtain their next job. Sources: http://www.bryantstratton.edu/sitecore/content/Global/BryantStratton/Homepage/News/Emplyability/Event613/Details:aspx http://online.bryantstratton.edu/employability-summit/

  3. Why Employability Series 1 in 3 employers say recent graduates are not prepared during the job search. Sources: http://www.bryantstratton.edu/sitecore/content/Global/BryantStratton/Homepage/News/Emplyability/Event613/Details:aspx http://online.bryantstratton.edu/employability-summit/

  4. Why Employability Series 40% of employers attribute the main reason for job openings to a lack of skills among entry-level applicants. Sources: http://www.bryantstratton.edu/sitecore/content/Global/BryantStratton/Homepage/News/Emplyability/Event613/Details:aspx http://online.bryantstratton.edu/employability-summit/

  5. Why Employability Series 93% of employers say soft skills, such as critical thinking, communicating clearly, and complex problem solving are weighed more heavily in the hiring process than an individual’s degree or major. Sources: http://www.bryantstratton.edu/sitecore/content/Global/BryantStratton/Homepage/News/Emplyability/Event613/Details:aspx http://online.bryantstratton.edu/employability-summit/

  6. Why Employability Series Only 16% of 18-34 believe improving their soft skills will have the greatest impact on their career advancement. Sources: http://www.bryantstratton.edu/sitecore/content/Global/BryantStratton/Homepage/News/Emplyability/Event613/Details:aspx http://online.bryantstratton.edu/employability-summit/

  7. What Employers WantSkills & Behaviors Team Work Tolerance Communications Attitude Customer Service Orientation Interpersonal Skills Perseverance Managerial Potential Enthusiasm Problem Solving Persuasion Work Discipline Productivity Dependability

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