What recruiters look for
A survey of 1,320 recruiters from more than 600 companies around
the world who regularly recruit MBA students, ranking 122 international
business schools based on how well their students meet the needs of the market
has revealed that some highly sought-after skills are missing among fresh
graduates. Conducted by Bloomberg Businessweek end of last year, the survey
reveals that skills such as strategic thinking, creative problem solving,
leadership and communication skills, are in short supply.
On the other hand, skills such as risk taking abilities,
decision-making, global mindset, entrepreneurship, quantitative skills and
motivation are highly common among graduates but less desired by industry.
Here is the industry-wise break-up of the most-wanted and hardest-to-find
skills:
Consulting creative problem-solving, strategic thinking and
communication skills Healthcare and energy leadership skills Technology
communication, leadership and creative-problem solving Consumer products and
manufacturing strategic thinking Finance communication, strategic thinking and
mo tivation drive The recruiters also scored MBA programmes on their success at
turning out graduates with the most sought-after skills.
According to recruiters
1. Western Ivey is considered strongest at teaching
leadership, strategic thinking, communication and collaboration skills.
2. MIT (Sloan) topped the recruiters' list of
teaching analytical thinking and
3. UT Dallas (Jindal) is credited with imbibing
creative problem-solving abilities amongst it students.
4. Rotman School of Management ranked highly for
its ability to inculcate motivation drive among students.
Says Sharon Irwin-Foulon, executive director, Career Management,
Ivey Business School at Western University, “For the most part, the report
outlines what most organisations we work with are looking for in a very
succinct way. Having said that, how the candidates shape and demonstrate these
skills is a key differentiator.“
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Ruchi Chopda
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EDUT 1JUN15
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