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Duration of survey : September-December 1999
Total number of questionnaires sent out : 1000
Total number of responses : 201
(90 foreign private firms,
32 government/statutory board organisations,
52 local private organisations,
27 private firms of mixed local and foreign ownership)

Desired Traits in the graduate Employee

Percentage of employers happy with our graduates : 85%
Percentage of employers unhappy with our graduates : 15%

Overall Ranking of Shortcomings Mentioned by Unhappy Employers
  1. Lacks initiative
  2. Poor attitude/lacks humility
  3. Poor interpersonal skills
  4. Lack of practical knowledge (i.e. not street smart)
  5. Materialistic
  6. Lack in problem-solving skills
  7. Lacks flexibility/creativity/innovation
  8. Inability to work independently
  9. Unrealistic expectations
  10. Lacks job commitment
 

 

 
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