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What’s Important to New Graduates?

August 3rd, 2011 by admin in colleagues, compensation, jobs skills, Uncategorized

Are graduates of the class 2011 throwbacks? In a recent survey  released by the National Association of Colleges and Employers recent graduates sought personal development and job security as the most important factors in choosing a job. The top five factors in order are 

1. Opportunity for personal development

2. Job security

3. Good insurance benefits

4. Friendly co-workers

5. High starting salary 

Opportunities for advancement aren’t a consideration.

All of which asks the question will the aftermath of the recession may have a lasting effect on how young adults view their careers?

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