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Posted on June 01 2018

Top 5 Job-ready skills Overseas Firms love to see in fresh graduates

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Updated March 15 2023
Job Skills

The overseas job market competitiveness keeps enhancing year after year. Fresh graduates need to work really hard to gain appropriate employment. Association of Graduate Recruiters Chief Executive Stephen Isherwood explains regarding the desirable traits for job seekers. “Best talents normally have the right mix of attributes, skills, and sought after knowledge” he adds.

The above statement finds concurrence from several recruitment specialists. One among them is Hearst Magazines Talent Acquisition Manager Sam Miskin. He elaborates on the crucial factors considered by overseas firms. Right skills, commitment, and work experience are the top factors said, Miskin.

Getting an overseas job can be really tough. However, with the right skills, you can stand apart from the crowd.

Here are top 5 Job-ready skills Overseas Firms love to see in fresh graduates:

  1. Global perspective

Fresh graduates who graduate from overseas universities have an edge over others. This is because studying in the multicultural and diverse environment allows them to develop a global network.

  1. Relevant/Industry experience

Overseas firms are always hunting for the right candidate. They expect that the candidate must have access to latest developments and thinking in the field. It can be through industry networking events or visiting experts, as quoted by the Study International.

  1. High communication skills

Amongst the most sought-after industry requirements, effective communication skills are a must as per the report by Bloomberg.

  1. Leadership potential

Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg says that “Leadership is owned by those who accept it” One of the key skills that Hiring Managers look forward to in fresh graduates is Leadership.

  1. ‘Go-getter’ mindset

It is not just work experience and qualifications that employers look at to take a decision. They would like to know if the candidate is proactive. You can demonstrate this by participating in campus activities of the university, societies, clubs, and social events.

If you are looking to Study, Work, Visit, Invest or Migrate to Canada, talk to Y-Axis, the World’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Company.

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