Human
resources leaders often rank communication skills over tech in
business and IT fields, according to Career Tips survey.
DAVENPORT,
Iowa (November 25, 2014) -- Professionals who can articulate well
and adeptly analyze information to make strategic decisions have the
edge in business and information technology workplaces, according to
nationwide survey commissioned by Kaplan University School of
Business & Information Technology with the Society for Human
Resources Management (SHRM).
The
survey, which highlights career tips for IT and Business Job
applicants was distributed to 3,000 SHRM members nationwide in
September, amassing over 350 responses from the administrator to
C-Suite level. The goal of the survey was to identify the personal
and professional traits that can help secure job opportunities for
graduates seeking employment and advancement in the business and IT
sectors.
"Kaplan
University is keenly focused on making sure our graduates have the
skills employers are looking for. We're constantly evaluating and
enhancing our business and IT programs to better prepare our students
for the demands in the workplace," said Dr. Thomas C. Boyd,
Kaplan University dean and vice president of the School of Business &
Information Technology. "The survey results reaffirm the
importance of obtaining 'soft skills' like communication, critical
thinking and team work in addition to core curriculum competencies."
Key
survey findings include the following:
• Aside
from education training, communication (94%) and critical thinking
skills (73%) ranked as leading skills for business and general job
applicants in today's workplace.
• Breaking
it down by sector, communication (90%) and critical thinking (75%)
remained as the top two business job applicant skills;
technology/social and digital media skills (72%) and critical
thinking (67%) addressed the top IT job applicant skills.
• Adaptability
to change (31% for IT jobs; 25% for business jobs) was the one
strength that HR professional deemed most important for a person to
gain a competitive edge in their field or position.
• Employee
referrals and national online job boards (58% and 53%, respectively,
for business applicants; and equally 46% for IT applicants) were
reported to be the leading resources for human resources recruiters.
Internal job postings were another top recruitment source for
business positions (45%), and industry-specific/niche online job
boards were key for IT jobs (39%).
For
more information, visit the Kaplan University School of Business &
Information Technology.
About
Kaplan University
Kaplan
University offers a different school of thought for higher education.
It strives to help adult students unlock their talent by providing a
practical, student-centered education that prepares them for careers
in some of the fastest-growing industries. The University, which has
its main campus in Davenport, Iowa, and its headquarters in Chicago,
is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission
(http://www.hlcommission.org).
Kaplan University serves approximately 46,000 online and campus-based
students. The University has 13 campuses in Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska,
Maryland, Maine, and Wisconsin, and Kaplan University Learning
Centers in Maryland and Missouri.
Kaplan
University is part of Kaplan Higher Education LLC and Kaplan, Inc., a
leading international provider of educational and career services for
individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan’s higher education
institutions serves approximately 61,000 students online and through
56 campus-based schools across the United States and offer a spectrum
of academic opportunities, from certificates and diplomas to graduate
and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan
serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings
including higher education, test preparation, professional training
and programs for kids in grades K-12. Kaplan, Inc. is a subsidiary of
Graham Holdings Company and its largest division. For more
information, visit http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu.
Media
Contact:
Amy
Hawkinson
Director
of Public Relations
Kaplan
University
Office:
954-515-3603
Mobile:
954-459-1324
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