OUTLOOK - C fore Survey 2004

What’s Industry wants in a MBA graduate?
 
Competencies What recruiters expect What they get
Ability to work in a team 94.4 11.1
Performance focus 88.9 24.4
Leadership Skills 87.8 16.7
Analytical Ability 83.3 100
Self - confidence 78.9 100
Risk - taking  55.6 28.9
Capability to sustain work pressure 53.3 97.8
Flexibility 53.3 11.1
Interpersonal skills 50.0 16.7
Ability to prioritise 44.4 15.6
Dealing with an ambiguous situation  24.4 14.4
Global Mindset 16.7 24.4
Problem - solving  12.2 12.2
Managing diversity and conflict  11.1 14.4
Communication and presentation skills 11.1 100
Thinking on your feet 7.8 78.9
Negotiation skills  3.3 33.3

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