Employers in communication, publishing and media are looking for you to have the following skills:
- Ability to acquire new knowledge
- Working productively in a team
- Results and solution oriented thinking
- Ability to think analytically
- Working under time pressure
- Ability to work independently
- Good written communication skills
- See new opportunities and perspectives
- Forging new contacts and relationships
- Efficient use of time
Employers generally prioritise personal suitability in relation to appointing new employees. Work experience alongside studies and experience of organisations also count for a lot.
Students of the Faculty of Humanities distinguish themselves
According to employers in the industry, these are the skills candidates from the Faculty of Humanities are particularly good at:
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to communicate knowledge
- Good oral communication skills
- Ability to acquire new knowledge
- Ability to think analytically
Room for improvement
The employers think that candidates from the Faculty of Humanities do not particularly distinguish themselves in relation to:
- Working under time pressure
- Efficient use of time
- Working productively in a team
You should try to hone these skills during your studies, for example, by choosing subjects that require group work.
Source: The 2006 and 2010 employer surveys.