What Skills Do Students Think Are Important For Jobs Ken Griffin, University of Central Arkansas Joe Cangelosi, University of Central Arkansas Mark McMurtrey, University of Central Arkansas Laci Lyons, University of Central Arkansas _ _ ABSTRACT Much has been written about certain qualities employers want their potential employees to possess However, little has been written about what potential employees believe employers desire in an employee A survey of currently enrolled students, in a university of approximately 12,000 students in Arkansas, provides insight into what college students believe employers are seeking Knowing what qualities these students believe are important and comparing them with what employers want, Student Career Services Office could take measures to better prepare students for the job market Keywords: Hard skills, Soft skills, Four D’s, Teamwork, Five C’s