A former Googler who now runs her own company shares the 5 skills every employer looks for in a new college grad
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The characteristics they seek may be determined by the role they are trying to fill, the company they work for, the industry they're in - or, just personal preference.
But according to Liz Wessel, the cofounder and CEO of WayUp, a site used by hundreds of thousands of college students to find jobs at places like Microsoft, Uber, The New York Times, Disney, and Google - where Wessel previously worked - there are a few characteristics almost all hiring managers want to see in young professionals.
"Our team at WayUp analyzed entry-level job postings for recent grads across all industries, and there were five traits that consistently appeared in the list of 'required skills' that employers will write," she tells Business Insider.
Here are the top five most sought-after skills across all industries, and how you can hone these skills while you're still in school:
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