According to this Wall Street Journal article, employers are increasingly seeking workers who excel in the “soft skills” like communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and initiative.

But the article got one thing wrong—no employer is going to hire someone just because they add these skills to their resume. You can add any skill to a resume, but that alone won’t make it a hirable strength.

What employers will really appreciate is an applicant who’s demonstrated these skills, who has experience and references and tales of impact that will attest that these strengths are more than just words on a resume.

And I can’t think of a better place to develop those, with more opportunities and people to help you develop them, than college.