Experts weigh in on current job market trends

Agribusiness expert shares what skills will be more important when young graduates enter the workforce in the coming years.

Agricultural economist Mark Manfredo, professor and director of the Morrison School of Agribusiness, shares what skills will be more important when young graduates enter the workforce in the coming years.

In this story published Nov. 18, 2020, on Zippia:

I continually hear from industry partners that they are looking for graduates with strong written and verbal communication skills, solid quantitative and critical thinking skills, the ability to work well with others and adapt, curiosity, and work ethic. Many of the firms I engage with work in the food and agribusiness industry are also looking for students with familiarity with and appreciation for the uniqueness and complexities of the food and agribusiness industry and a desire to work in the industry.