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Michael Keith,a communications professor and student adviser at Boston College,said many students try to find jobs right after they graduate to get right on the career track.For these students,Keith acknowledges that experience is essential.
He also said attitude and social skills can really make a difference in candidates,perhaps even more than prior experience or a shining transcript.
"I've always felt employers don't pay a lot ofattention to grades,"he said."I think ifyou have a diploma from a good college,the grades aren't a deciding factor."
Employers often want to hire someone with personality and a positive attitude.
"Someone who has an upbeat personality and good appearance helps,"Keith advised."Also,employers want someone who conveys they're willing to work hard and do what's expected."
Still,with competition fierce among graduates applying forjobs in every field,employers can be,and are becoming,more demanding in their expectations for potential workers.lncreasingly,some say,employers look at the full package.
"Potential employers waru a well—rounded individual,which includes good grades,internship experience,and leadership roles,"said Theresa Harrigan,director ofthe Boston College career center.
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