Corporate Recruiters Survey 2012 Survey Report

Overview

This survey examines the job outlook for recent graduate business students as well as employer’s needs and expectations. It provides a picture of the 2012 employment landscape; the demand for master’s–level business graduates, the current employment landscape, and provides insight into hiring practices and trends across industries and world regions.

The data collected from mid-February to mid-March 2012 reflects the responses of 1,096 participants representing 800 companies in 40 countries worldwide. Respondents in the United States represented firms in 37 states plus the District of Columbia.

Quick Facts

• More companies plan to hire recent MBAs in 2012 and at increasing numbers.
• Small companies account for the largest proportional increase in demand for MBAs and specialized business master’s.
• The top 3 criteria recruiters consider: job function, industry, and prior years of work experience.