 |
September 2011 |
 |
Leadership
in challenging times... Welcome
to the Q3 edition of the QS Global-Workplace newsletter. Ordinarily a
quiet time, this summer has seen riots that swept across Britain and
we’ve also encountered the most turbulent period since the depths of
the economic crisis. |
|
|
Crack
the hidden job market...
I often hear British graduates expressing something like a physical revulsion at the idea that they might have to network their way into a job. The UK recently had a minor scandal about the fact that young people with great social connections find themselves in the top internships. Workers used to an equal opportunities culture often express ethical objections to the idea that you might talk your way into a short-list of one simply through opportunity or connections. Surely all jobs need to be advertised, if not just for fairness but to guarantee a strong talent pool? Read more |
|
US
MBA students graduating in 2011 expected a starting salary of
US$98,035, according to a student survey conducted by Universum, an
employer branding firm. But GMAC’s 2011 Corporate Recruiters Survey
found the average starting salary for new MBAs in the US was US$91,433. |
|
Eight
Job-interview wins for the Record book...
After revealing tales of job applicants who disappointed, disconcerted, or generally weirded me out in, I thought it only fair to share stories about prospective employees who surprised me in positive ways. Even in lean times, job candidates who show that they know what an employer is up against and have insight into how to make things more effective are always in short supply. Here are eight stories of job-seekers who made good by standing in their power and helping employers see their value. Read more
|
| You have received this email because you chose to receive news and information from QS. Want to unsubscribe or change your details? Copyright 1998-2011 QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd. 1 Tranley Mews Fleet Road London NW3 2DG UK. All Rights Reserved |