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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lucy Jolin

How a university equips its grads with the skills to land top jobs

Businesswoman brainstorming over adhesive notes in meeting at board room
Skills learned at The University of Law such as giving presentations and negotiating deals are transferable to other careers. Photograph: Maskot/Getty Images

Succeeding in today’s fast-moving global workplace is about more than just having knowledge. These days, employers across sectors also want people who can come up with rapid and out-of-the-box solutions for unpredictable times. They want good communicators, creative problem-solvers, conflict resolvers and efficient decision-makers.

In fact, a recent survey by pre-hiring assessment platform Wonderlic found that 93% of employers believe soft skills are either “very important” or “essential”. These include social, communication, emotional and people skills. And a degree from The University of Law (ULaw) – in law or in business – is the perfect place to acquire them: nobody is born with these skills. They must be worked at.

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