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Graduates – A Study - 10/07/2008
A recent survey of graduates throughout the UK has revealed some fascinating insights into recruitment and attitudes. The research, carried out by the Guardian, asked 3,000 graduates their opinions, below are some key findings:
- Upon graduating this year, 42% plan to look for a graduate job, 28% are lining up further studies, 17% expect to work in a ‘non-graduate job' and 13% intend to take time out/travel.
- Media (33%) and education (32%) were by far the most popular employment sectors, with nothing else registering over 20%.
- London is the most popular career destination (37%), however, a significant proportion plan to remain in the location where they were studying.
- Graduates who had gained some work experience demonstrated higher levels of confidence than those who hadn't, and also rated higher for initiative, innovation and communications skills.
- There has been a growth in digital platforms, with commercial jobsites and corporate sites now used by 63% and 53% of graduates respectively.
- Presently fewer than 14% of graduates think that social networking sites are a good place to find jobs, although 89% of those surveyed admitting using Facebook.