5 Skills that will impress every hiring manager

Quantitative Analysis: Employers value an ability to review organized data and create an action plan based on it. So, if you're able to dig into the numbers and emerge with real insights, you'll have a leg up on the competition.

Excel: While you can learn how to use it on the job, many jobs don't want to teach employees how to do it. So, if you come in knowing how to proficiently use Excel - and I mean really use it - you'll save your employer tons of time and be much more marketable as a new hire. Creative Thinking: The ability to think creatively can make a huge difference in the way a hiring manager views you. Employers are excited by innovators and those who look beyond the status quo. They want people who can think outside the box, share new ideas, and improve upon current systems - from day 1.

Communications Skills: Employers want to know that you'll effectively represent the company when communicating with colleagues and clients in emails, phone calls, meetings, presentations, and day-to-day work. Most importantly, they want to see that you're able to clearly share your point of view in a concise and professional way.

Humility: Many employers value flexibility and a willingness to learn. Share your thoughts and ideas, and also get comfortable being wrong and learning from it.