Mr Sim Cher Young, Director of the Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Career Centre at SMU opined on how most hiring managers seek out agility rather than paper qualifications. When asked what competencies are applied in shortlisting fresh hires, many employers describe a mixed bag of skills including problem solving, collaboration, and an eye on global developments, in addition to exam results that show academic mastery and semblances of early leadership abilities through a strong track record of co-curriculum activities.