Career Management Center

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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