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The quotes below are from employers in this industry: Financial Services

They are talking about this topic: General Skills

 

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Employers are seeking new hires with high levels of professionalism and work ethic.

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"I think a lot of the people that we are interviewing right now, it's about professionalism. Everything is so casual these days that people just don't know how to act professional when we're in an interview or when they start on the job. And we're like, 'What just happened there?' They're so casual about everything." Central
"The fascinating thing I've found is that it seems like people coming out of the technical college system have more professionalism than those coming out of four-year institutions. Because there it's said, 'You've got to be here on time because when people don't show up to work on time they get fired for that.' Or they tell them it's just unprofessional behavior. It doesn't seem like the standards of professionalism—at least at the local institution—are as high in a four-year institution as they are in a two-year institution." Central
"I think the people of the business program are certainly more...I think there's a different level there. I think if you do get the people that actually have a finance degree, marketing degree, accounting, there's a different level there than if they're coming out of social sciences or art. I mean, that's basic survival—that these kids have the ability to act professionally. I think it's a real disservice. I mean, if you're a welder, you should still be taught how to be professional. This is just too casual." Central
"Employer: You just have to have a level of confidence.

Interviewer: Is there a soft skill side to that as well?

Employer: Well, I think the soft skill set roots from the fact that the world is changing, you're never going to be comfortable, you're always going to have to grow as a professional, and you're going to need to be comfortable with that fact. You need to be willing to say, 'I don't know' or 'I need to do more work before I answer that question.'"		 Central