A study on competency need analysis and quality factors for fresh recruits was conducted by Dr. S. Ramalingam and M. Vijay Kumar at DR. MGR Educational and Research Institute. The study aimed to identify the factors assumed as competency expectations by the employers from graduates. 

Decision making, leadership potential and self-motivation were identified as the key behavioral competencies that were expected from freshers by recruiters. The study recommended educational institutions to identify and develop these competencies in students prior to campus placement.  

A study conducted by Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore to analyze the relationship between emotional intelligence and transformational leadership style revealed that emotional intelligence in employees shows signs of strong conscientiousness and civic virtue which makes them exceptional leaders. Therefore, recruiters in the modern-day corporate ecosystem, more and more organizations are placing emphasis on emotional intelligence of graduates and newly hired since it indicates leadership potential and contribution to the organization in coming days.  

There is absolutely no debate in agreeing that emotional Intelligence has become a significant consideration for recruiters. A research study was conducted at the United States Air Force and Defense Force to understand the impact of emotional intelligence on performance at work. The findings of the study highlighted emotional intelligence as a key indicator of enhanced decision-making skills and efficient work performance. The findings of the study were used as a roadmap for the recruitment process. An analysis conducted a few years later indicated that EI Assessments proved to be a powerful tool for meeting annual recruitment quotas.  

Research articles and Business Reviews from Multi-National companies and Ivy League institutions indicate adaptability as an important behavioral and psychological competency that recruiters will be focusing on, especially in post COVID-19 hiring.