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ESB Undergraduate Program
Skills Sought by Employers

skills sought

 Marketing

Important Skills for All Employers

Interpersonal skills

Reading comprehension

Critical thinking

Creativity

Analysis and interpretation of data

Good communication skills

Active listening and learning

Sales skills of products or services

Multiple learning strategies

Excellent writing skills

Ability to research business problems

Event planning

Ability to predict and create trends

Ability to influence

How To Develop Your Skills

  • Develop leadership and communication skills through an extracurricular activity
  • Attend leadership forums and other activities to foster management and leadership skills
  • Acquire word processing, spreadsheet, and technical skills
  • Get hands-on experience through jobs or internships in corporate, retail, or distribution settings
  • Obtain sales experience
  • Work at a department store or other retail establishments to gain experience and learn about products and branding