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Why Employers Value Arts and Sciences Students

Arts and Sciences students gain a broad and comprehensive background, which is exciting to employers looking for motivated, talented employees.  Arts and Sciences students gain a wide range of skills and a broad-based education.  They become highly marketable and able to succeed in nearly all working environments.  Remember, the care and precision you put into your Arts and Sciences course work will become the valuable skill set needed in the job market today.
 
Employers will see the value in your:
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills that allow you to quickly find solutions using creativity, reasoning, and past experiences along with the development of needed information and resources.
  • Communication techniques and your ability to relate to others verbally, interpersonally, and through the written word.
  • Team efforts, moving members of an organization toward common goals effectively and efficiently.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to meet the ever-changing market trends and openness to new ideas in a positive and resilient manner.
  • Dependability, taking responsibilities seriously, and willingness to commit to excellence and success.
  • Results-driven level of accomplishments and meeting and surpassing goals.
  • Ability to design, plan, and implement projects or tasks within specified timeframes and resources.
  • Motivated, self-starter attitude and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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