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Monitor on Psychology
Volume 33, No. 6 June 2002
 
What employers want

Here are the top 10 skills that employers look for in psychology majors:

* Listening skills

* Ability to work on teams

* Getting along with others

* Desire and ability to learn

* Willingness to gain new, important skills

* Focus on customers/clients

* Interpersonal relationship skills

* Adaptability to changing situations

* Ability to suggest solutions

* Problem-solving skills

Source: Landrum, R.E., & Harrold, R. (2001). What employers want from psychology graduates (and what students think employers want). Manuscript submitted for publication. >


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