Despite all the emphasis in the news about the need for computer software and programming skills, the most important qualities employers seek are basic teamwork, problem-solving and the ability to plan and prioritize.

Here are the 10 skills employers say they seek, in order of importance:

• 1. Ability to work in a team
• 2. Ability to make decisions and solve problems
• 3. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• 4. Ability to communicate verbally with people inside and outside an organization
• 5. Ability to obtain and process information
• 6. Ability to analyze quantitative data
• 7. Technical knowledge related to the job
• 8. Proficiency with computer software programs
• 9. Ability to create and/or edit written reports
• 10. Ability to sell and influence others

The good news for grads: No matter what you have studied in school, whether anthropology or French or computer science, you will have had to learn the top five skills on the list. The trick is to demonstrate that you have those skills through your cover letter, résumé and interview. Think about class projects where you have been a team member or leader and jobs where you have had to plan and prioritize. Describe those skills specifically in your résumé and cover letter.

via The 10 Skills Employers Most Want In 20-Something Employees – Forbes.