Leading employers say candidates' grades are still a good indicator of ability
But participants at a forum on employability also agree that other intangible qualities are just as key in hiring
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COMPANIES are still drawn to candidates with good grades as they are still a strong marker of capability, leading employers told students on Wednesday.
Speaking at a forum on employability organised by the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Students' Union, Economic Development Board (EDB) managing director Chng Kai Fong said: "Everyone is trying to shift away from an emphasis on grades, but there is no substitute."
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