Obviously the specific knowledge that graduates have acquired in their degree courses is a major attraction for prospective employers. But beyond this, most employers in Uganda, just as in other countries around the world, will be attracted by graduates’ attitude to work, integrity, writing skill, ability to work cooperatively within the team and such attributes like good time management.
Unfortunately, this nonacademic area is not adequately addressed within our school system, yet it contributes significantly to who succeeds in the work place. These attributes are important whether one is employed by a company or institution or is running their own enterprise. 3  More effort should be devoted by our institutions of higher learning to ensuring that graduates acquire these competencies.