 Neysa,
Senior Vice President,
Desir Group Executive Search
UM SPH Degree: M.H.S.A. 1983, Health Management and Policy
Other Degree: B.A. Psychology, Spelman College
In your opinion, what are some of the most important skills in today's job market?
As a professional who collaborates with organizations and highly qualified professionals to place individuals in the right positions, I view the list below as the most important skills an employee can have in today's job market:
- Written and verbal communication
- Analytical skills
- Financial management
- Managing people
- Strategic thinking
- Attention to details
- Providing added value to an organization
- Developing partnerships/collaborations
- Networking abilities
What professional advice would you give to a recent graduate?
- Continue to connect with your professional colleagues
- Take risks and travel to places you have never been
- Take initiative
- Always meet expectations, if you have a problem let superior know well in advance
- Find a mentor and/or supporter within the organization who can be an advocate
- Maintain credibility and professionalism at all times
- Work for people you respect and can learn from
- Remain humble, yet confident
- Continue your professional development after graduation
- Develop a career path that meets your passion
- Join a professional organization and be involved
Thinking back about your Michigan experience, do you have any stories you could share?
The friendships you make at the University of Michigan are special and can be long-lasting. These friendships can be a fabulous support system that can help you professionally and personally.
Remember, you can not be an effective professional if you are isolated and removed.
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