7 leadership, information technology application, creativity/innovation, lifelong learning/ self-direction, and an ability to work with and learn from people representing diverse cultures. Similarly, the World Economic Forum (2015) conducted a literature review almost a decade later to synthesize the core skills that are needed in the 21st century. Their findings are very similar; they found that critical thinking/problem-solving, creativity, communication, collaboration, curiosity, initiative, persistence, adaptability, leadership, and social/cultural awareness were the key soft skills needed in the workplace. Given the decade in between these studies and that the results barely changed, NACE, in concert with the expertise of its members, concluded that focusing efforts on improving individuals’ core skills will be the most fruitful path forward in preparing college graduates to enter the workforce.
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