New MBA Hire Selection Criteria ...................% Extremely Important
Strong communication/interpersonal skills--------------------- 57%
Proven ability to perform ----------------------------------------- 47%
Cultural fit with company ----------------------------------------- 46%
Evidence of adaptability ------------------------------------------- 24%
Quantitative knowledge/technical skills from MBA ----------- 21%
Prior work experience related to job, industry or company ----19%
Management knowledge/skills from MBA ---------------------- 14%
History of increased job responsibility --------------------------- 13%
MBA concentration ------------------------------------------------- 12%
History of leading teams --------------------------------------------11%
Reputation of MBA school --------------------------------- -------11%
MBA academic success factors ------------------------------------10%
Internship in my industry, company or related to job ---------- 10%
A specific number of years of professional experience -------- 10%
A specific background (e.g. engineering, science) ------------- 10%
Relevant language, country and/or cultural expertise ---------- 7%
History of managing people in a formal reporting role ------- -4%
Strong communication/interpersonal skills--------------------- 57%
Proven ability to perform ----------------------------------------- 47%
Cultural fit with company ----------------------------------------- 46%
Evidence of adaptability ------------------------------------------- 24%
Quantitative knowledge/technical skills from MBA ----------- 21%
Prior work experience related to job, industry or company ----19%
Management knowledge/skills from MBA ---------------------- 14%
History of increased job responsibility --------------------------- 13%
MBA concentration ------------------------------------------------- 12%
History of leading teams --------------------------------------------11%
Reputation of MBA school --------------------------------- -------11%
MBA academic success factors ------------------------------------10%
Internship in my industry, company or related to job ---------- 10%
A specific number of years of professional experience -------- 10%
A specific background (e.g. engineering, science) ------------- 10%
Relevant language, country and/or cultural expertise ---------- 7%
History of managing people in a formal reporting role ------- -4%
