Experiential learning is important because it helps students develop some of the top skills employers demand: problem solving and working with others. Often called soft skills, they are increasingly critical for both career and personal success across a variety of disciplines.

According to the latest survey from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), 87% of recruiters named problem solving as either the most or second most important quality for jobs they plan to fill with business school graduates. Working with others was second highest; it was listed as first or second most important on 81% of surveys. The Magelli Office of Experiential Learning at Gies College of Business takes this kind of survey feedback from employers seriously.