The Executive Assessment Blog

Soft skills matter to employers. How much? According to our own research, problem-solving and the ability to work well in a team are now the most important skills employers want to see in hires. Fortunately, according to that same research, “employers give business schools high marks for how well they prepare their graduates in these skills” and “overwhelmingly agree that business school graduates are prepared to be successful at their companies.” In fact, 7 in 10 recent full-time MBA graduates observed that they would not have gotten their current job if it wasn’t for their b-school education. 

Keep reading to understand how MBA programs foster the development of essential soft skills.

Whether you’re preparing your application or sitting for the Executive Assessment, every step of applying for an Executive MBA program is important. That includes the interview, which is your chance to sit down with admissions officials face-to-face and show them why you would be a great fit for their school.

You should prepare for the interview early by researching the school and program you want to apply to and knowing what questions to expect. The better prepared you are, the more likely it is that you will do well. Read on to learn more about making sure you’re ready for this important step in the application process.