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College students on the job hunt should know that communication and interpersonal skills are even more important than technical know-how, an employer survey finds. AP Photo/Alex Slitz, File

July 21, 2026

Why employers still place a premium on people skills, not AI, when they make hiring decisions

Murugan Anandarajan, Drexel University and Cuneyt Gozu, Drexel University

In a survey of more than 600 employers, one theme kept coming up: Despite AI, soft skills and the ability to learn still set successful job candidates apart.

Small businesses often do not have the time or resources to onboard recent graduates with little or no experience. 020 Creative/iStock via Getty Images Plus

January 13, 2026

Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry‑level jobs – here’s why

Murugan Anandarajan, Drexel University; Cuneyt Gozu, Drexel University, and David Prisco, Drexel University

College students should be more intentional when preparing for the job market, and could consider internships and short-term jobs to help them get ahead.

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