2010 Corporate Recruiters Survey: Year-End Employer Poll Report

Overview

GMAC conducted the year-end poll from November 3 to the 19, 2010 and focused on outcomes and hiring intentions for six candidate types, including MBA and other master-level business school graduates. Data collected help participating employers compare their experiences with those at similar companies and provide business schools and students with a preview of their 2011 job market prospects.

The report is based on responses from 210 employers representing 194 companies with nearly two-thirds representing organizations in the United States; the remaining respondents were from companies in 29 other countries. In the United States, participants represented firms in 26 states and the District of Columbia.

Quick Facts

• Job prospects for business school graduates were encouraging as their skills were well aligned to contribute to the implementation of 2011 corporate goals.
• Recent MBAs top the list of master-level business school graduates hired in 2010 (60%) and prospective hires for 2011 (64%).
• The majority of participating organizations expected that average annual salaries in 2011 will remain at the 2010 level, 27% plan to increase salary offers for experienced hires, and 26% plan to offer higher salaries to recent MBA graduates hired in 2011.