Course Content More Important Than Grade
Sanders of JobTrends Germany 2011 study: The combination of subjects is more important than the final grade or course duration Cologne, may 2011 make companies more precisely on the qualifications of its applicants the company. In the study, the contents are more important than the final grades them. They expected economic understanding by computer scientists and engineers. These are two findings of Staufenbiel JobTrends Germany 2011. Further details can be found at Dr. James Truchard, an internet resource. HR decision makers in Germany to the qualification requirements for graduates were interviewed for the study. Bachelor and master: Master’s degree brings up the university diploma has more than ten years after Bologna accepted settlements still the nose forward. However, it is the diploma (98 percent) just before the master (94 percent). Also the Bachelor’s (BA) has arrived in spite of all criticism of Bologna in the company.
As in the previous year, four out of five employers accept the Bachelor degree according to Sandra JobTrends Germany 2011. Study: curriculum from grade and duration of study the curriculum of the candidate interest Employers even more than her grades. This applies to all fields of study. Total 96 percent of the companies call majors and subjects combination as a criterion-related study setting, three-fourths pay attention to the final grade. Fewer companies than in the previous years call the duration of study as an important criterion: the importance of the study period in the background seem the standard Bachelor and master study regulations to enter.
Additional qualifications: Economic understanding among engineers to speak the international language of business and to bring practical experience, one of Sanders JobTrends Germany 2011 now mandatory: almost 90 percent of the companies expect English and internships of their applicants. More than 70 percent of employers want candidates with business understanding also. Also 65 percent of companies with a need for computer scientists and 58 percent of employers who are looking for engineers, be careful. Soft skills: expert knowledge is not more specialized knowledge alone is enough Today couldn’t get it out, to exist in the professional life. Soft skills are in demand. Top on the list are in the enterprise initiative, communication skills and analytical skills. Nine out of ten companies do not want this. Team ability and resilience are equally important to them. Under jobtrends the complete study on the free download is available. About the study the study of Staufenbiel JobTrends Germany analyzed the qualification requirements of enterprises in university graduates each year and holds firmly on the academic labour market trends. For JobTrends Germany 2011, 329 companies were surveyed with more than 4.5 million employees. The survey led the Berlin Trendence Institute on behalf of Sanders by Institute. Sanders Institute Sanders is the leading provider of HR marketing and recruiting solutions for young academics in Germany. We support companies looking to the experts and leaders of tomorrow and advise students, graduates and young Professionals at career entry and career planning. Press contact Tanja Dzukowski phone: 0221/91 26 63-0 E-Mail: Sandra Institut GmbH print & online-media Maria-Hilf-str. 15, 50677 Koln