Archive for September/2011

29
Sep

23 Real Job Interview Questions You Don’t Want To Be Asked

Written on September 29, 2011 by CMC Team in News watch

Business Insider is a new business site with deep financial, media, tech, and other industry verticals. The flagship vertical, Silicon Alley Insider, launched on July 19, 2007, led by DoubleClick founders Dwight Merriman and Kevin Ryan and former top-ranked Wall Street analyst Henry Blodget.

In this article they cover real interview questions that you might want to see. Read the article here

28
Sep

Deloitte Developing Water Tool

Written on September 28, 2011 by CMC Team in News watch

Deloitte is helping to develop the Water Action Hub, a public online tool to help companies collaborate with governments, non-profits, communities and each other to improve sustainable water management.

The consulting firm is teaming with the International Business Leaders Forum, the Pacific Institute and the German International Development Agency in developing the hub under the CEO Water Mandate, part of the United Nations Global Compact.

Read more here

28
Sep

QS Salary Trends Report

Written on September 28, 2011 by CMC Team in News watch

The 2011-2012 QS Jobs and Salary Trends Report is now live. Over 12,000 companies in 42 countries responded to the international survey of recruiters in the Spring, of which 2157 are actively recruiting MBAs.  The report shows an overall 36% increase in demand for MBAs in 2011 compared to 2010. This represents a turnaround in MBA job opportunities from the 5% decline experienced only two years ago in 2009.

Why should you read the report?

What industries are recruiting most heavily?
What part of the world is experiencing the most growth in MBA salaries?
What companies have been hiring the most MBA’s?

Key findings

  • 57% surge in MBA hiring in Latin America – multinational companies planning for future growth by stocking up with talent, especially in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Chile.
  • Asian employers report a 43% increase this year in MBA jobs followed by a further 19% and then 33% increase in subsequent years – a doubling of MBA opportunities forecast by 2013.
  • North America and Western Europe MBA demand increased by 24% and 21% respectively.
  • A 21% increase in MBA hiring in 2011 in the Middle East and Africa was lead by energy companies.
  • CONSULTING:  MBA consulting jobs are back at record levels in 2011, with a 28% jump in demand in 2011 and a 17% jump in demand is forecast in 2012.
  • FINANCE: Jobs in finance are creeping up following decreases in previous years. In 2011, there is a 27% increase and a further rise of 14% forecasted for 2012.
  • IT: Demand for MBAs in Technology and IT on the rise with over 30% growth in MBA jobs.
  • PHARMACEUTICALS: MBA jobs in pharmaceuticals and healthcare declined in 2010 but are recovering in 2011 with growth of 20% followed by a 26% growth forecast in 2012.

Login to view the full report here

28
Sep

Forbes – Ranking 2011 MBA

Written on September 28, 2011 by CMC Team in Others

IE Business School holds the 3rd position worldwide in the ranking of non-US schools published by US magazine Forbes.

Published every two years, the ranking evaluates the return on investment of MBA programs five years after completion as reported by graduates from business schools worldwide. Forbes divides MBAs into 3 categories: MBAs from US Schools; non-US one-year MBAs; and non-US two-year MBAs. IE Business School holds the No. 3rd position in the non-US one-year MBA category. In order to draw up the ranking, analysts from Forbes calculated the time it took graduates to recoup their investment and how their salaries have evolved over the last 5 years, having deducted program fees and associated costs.

Read more here

28
Sep

Singapore Financial Virtual Career Fair

Written on September 28, 2011 by CMC Team in Others

September 30th – October 2nd

Are you interested in career opportunities in Singapore? The Singapore Financial Virtual Career Fair is an online career fair where local job seekers and employers can interact with each other in a live, 3-D virtual environment.

The virtual career fair provides the opportunity for:

• Live conversations between recruiters and candidates via instant chat and/or webcam.
• The uploading and submission of candidate resumes for various job listings.
• Interaction with fellow attendees in the Networking Lounge.
• Viewing of informational videos in the Auditorium.
• Integration with Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn: search for connections and update your status within the event.

Leading employers will be available to give you the chance to learn more about the career development opportunities available in Singapore. You will be able to visit company booths, chat with HR representatives and line managers to learn more about working/living in Singapore from the people on the ground.

To register and participate click here

28
Sep

Delta Partners

Written on September 28, 2011 by CMC Team in On-campus

Delta Partners has produced the below recruitment video, which gives a very good insight into the company, what they do, who they are and more importantly it stars all of Delta Partners’ people, so it gives you a good feel of the company.

We encourage you to look at the video and go through the company website before the presentation next week.

Delta Partners website: http://www.deltapartnersgroup.com/careers

Recruitment Video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI-Nt-6jq4U

28
Sep

MBACareerDays by MBA-Exchange.com

Written on September 28, 2011 by CMC Team in Off-campus

MBA-Exchange.com has launched MBACareerDays, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of connecting top MBA students and alumni to excellent employers.

“ We speed up the first crucial stages of recruitment (Reach, Attract, Engage, Select), making it more efficient for both sides. We do so by launching specialised events themed around job profiles, industries or geographic regions, such as careers in logistics in China, or in Internal Consulting and Corporate Strategy.”

These events act as a filter bringing in only the candidates with the qualifications and the interest in a career relating to the theme with the relevant employers with current job openings, where both sides can connect and interact online through real-time online presentations and Q&A sessions.

To see the upcoming MBACareerDays and register click here

21
Sep

Graduate salaries

Written on September 21, 2011 by CMC Team in News watch

“FDM Group, has spoken out against the revelation that that 20% of UK graduates are currently earning less than the median wage of those educated to A-level standard.”

Interesting study conducted by Eurograduate, follow the link to read more.

19
Sep

P&G Talks Up Asia Sustainability Efforts

Written on September 19, 2011 by CMC Team in Others

See the Video here

17
Sep

BMW Factory to Use 100% On-Site Wind

Written on September 17, 2011 by CMC Team in News watch

Automaker BMW is to power its Leipzig, Germany, factory using wind power alone.

The company plans to build four turbines at the Leipzig facility that should provide the necessary energy by 2013, the AFP reports. BMW said that it hopes the plant can become an example of green best practice for its other factories.

Read more here

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