| Attribute | Percentage of Respondents |
| Leadership | 80.1 |
| Ability to work on a team | 78.9 |
| Communication skills (written) | 70.2 |
| Problem solving skills | 70.2 |
| Communication skills (verbal) | 68.9 |
| Strong work ethic | 68.9 |
| Initiative | 65.8 |
| Analytical/quantitative skills | 62.7 |
| Flexibility/adaptability | 60.9 |
| Technical skills | 59.6 |
| Interpersonal skills (relates well to others) | 58.4 |
| Computer skills | 55.3 |
| Detail-oriented | 52.8 |
| Organizational ability | 48.4 |
| Friendly/outgoing personality | 35.4 |
| Strategic planning skills | 26.7 |
| Creativity | 23.6 |
| Tactfulness | 20.5 |
| Entrepreneurial skills/risk-taker | 18.6 |