Each year the National Association of Colleges & Employers conducts an employer survey. Employers rated these personal characteristics as the top 20 they are seeking in job candidates. The Keuka Field Period, combined with other forms of experiential learning, has been proven to help develop these skills in Keuka students.
- Communication Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork Skills (work well with others)
- Initiative
- Interpersonal Skills (relates well to others)
- Problem-solving Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Flexibility / Adaptability
- Computer Skills
- Technical Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Self-confidence
- Friendly/Outgoing Personality
- Tactfulness
- Creativity
- Strategic Planning Skills
- Entrepreneurial Skills / Risk-Taker
- Sense of Humor
