This chart says it all. These skills are not learned from a finance major or accounting degree. These are ‘soft skills’ a term I really dislike. But, in the end, this is what employers value.

My point of this blog, is to say that often, and I mean often, I end up explaining to students and families that you do not need an undergraduate degree in business, such as finance or another quantitative degree. In fact, future business leaders need the skills, listed below, more than ever. Sure, you need a background in the field of the business you are in but if you are unable to communicate both verbally, and via writing, it will be tough. Roughly only 30% of undergraduates enter the field they majored in. Read that twice.

Managing relationships is key. Social capital is something that is not discussed enough. Communicate and work your network of social circles as you never know where a lead to a job might come!

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