A GMAC survey of 600+ global recruiters found that while AI and data skills are increasingly important, employers value communication, problem-solving, adaptability and leadership the most when hiring business school graduates.

Artificial intelligence is fast revolutionising workplaces in different sectors; however, what employers anticipate in future employees is far more than just knowledge of AI. According to the most recent Corporate Recruiters Survey by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), firms want MBAs who not only have knowledge of artificial intelligence but are also excellent communicators and problem-solvers.

This survey has been conducted among over 600 corporate recruiters from 39 countries, and the result revealed that technology, AI, and data analysis have become more important during the last year. Nevertheless, employers still emphasize the importance of human qualities, which cannot be substituted with technological ones.

Most of the recruiters who participated in the survey work for Global Fortune 500 companies, offering a broad perspective on the changing expectations of employers worldwide.

Human skills continue to drive hiring decisions