MBA Matters

MBA Matters

- by Rajendra Krishna *

Page - 3 Clearly, employers find that MBAs have well-developed quantitative and analytical skills, but they would like to see even-stronger management and leadership skills. So how do you measure up, pre-MBA? Do you have the skills recruiters are looking for? What skills and abilities do you wish to develop in an MBA program? Unrealistic Expectations Don't let them stand between You and a Job. To help you prepare to succeed in the job placement process, we asked recruiters to tell us what barriers they encounter when trying to hire new MBA grads - the deal-breakers that can derail the hiring process. The top three barriers they cite have to do with the inaccurate assumptions of MBAs: - unrealistic salary expectations unrealistic job expectations unrealistic view of advancement opportunities To avoid the pitfall of unrealistic expectations, make sure that you thoroughly research the careers that interest you, the backgrounds of people who succeed in those fields, and the salaries those people command. Also remember that the school you attend, the location of your intended job, your work experience, and your academic performance, among other factors, can affect your salary and prospects for advancement. Be prepared for those realities before you start interviewing for a job, it'll stand you in good stead to get the job offers you want. Concluded.