Your graduate attributes

Why did you come to University?

The social life?

To study a subject you love?

To become more independent?

What about to get a good job?

Why are graduates so employable?

Being a graduate demonstrates:

– Intelligence and ability to learn– Commitment to a long-term goal– Independence and personal responsibility

Students develops skills that are highly valued in the workplace

At University…

You are exposed to challenging ideas and perspectives

Employers look for…

– The ability to grasp issues and key points quickly– Independent voices and critical thinkers– An ability to see issues from multiple perspectives

At University…

You write essays and reports

(…a lot of essays and reports)

Employers look for…

– Effective communicators with excellent writing skills– The ability to persuade and set out a logical argument– The ability to work to deadline and specification

At University…

You spend hour upon hour in the library

Employers look for…

– The ability to carry out basic research and locate information– Independent workers who can self-manage and stay on task– Flexible professionals who adapt their hours to the business

At University…

You can get involved in societies, sports and volunteering

Employers look for…

– Employees who work well in teams and show leadership potential– Organised individuals who can manage their time effectively– Interesting, outgoing individuals who can add to a friendly workplace

Why are graduates so employable?

We call these desirable skills, qualities and abilities our graduate attributes.

Forget about jobs for a minute.

Developing your graduate attributes…

Makes you a better student

Developing your graduate attributes…

Prepares you for whatever comes next

Developing your graduate attributes…

Will help you get the most out of university

For ideas and to learn more:

www.glasgow.ac.uk/attributes