Why Companies Are Looking to Hire Liberal Arts Graduates
As increasing numbers of colleges and universities continue to produce more and more business majors, what makes a candidate stand out to employers amongst the competition? The answer: a liberal arts education. According to a 2013 survey published in Investopedia, comprised of presidents, vice presidents and various C-level executives: 93% of executives say, “demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems” is more important than a particular degree 80% of executives say that regardless of a student’s major,…