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Advice From College Recruiters

Columbia University Graduate School of Business surveyed employers about hiring MBAs. These recruiters said the following:

They like:
--Evidence of self analysis
--Good preparation, taking the interview seriously
--Enthusiasm

They dislike:
--Lack of preparation (this is equated with disinterest)
--Inappropriate qualifications for the position
--Overconfidence, cockiness, superficiality, tardiness, and an unrealistic attitude
--Vague interests and goals

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