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College Students Value Prestigious Internships Over Prestigious Degrees

February 17th, 2020

A quality internship program can double as a pipeline for future hires, and college students today think where they intern is more important than where they go to school. A new survey of 2,500 undergraduates finds that a majority (72%) think an internship at a prestigious company looks better to employers than a degree from […]

College Job Seekers Don’t Rule Out Companies with Negative Press

February 10th, 2020

Almost half (45%) of students say they would likely apply to Boeing if a relevant position opened up, while just 14% who are unlikely to apply say negative press about the safety of Boeing’s planes is the main deterrent. Roughly 3 in 10 students say they would likely apply to Uber (30%) or WeWork (32%) […]

Artificial Intelligence in Recruiting Concerns 6 in 10 College Students

February 4th, 2020

A majority (59%) of students are concerned about the use of AI becoming more common in the job recruiting process. But non-white students are more likely than white students to be concerned (66% vs. 55%). About two-thirds (66%) of students say AI takes the human aspect out of hiring and is detrimental to the process. […]

College Students Expect to Stay at Their First Job for 2 Years or Less

January 29th, 2020

The trend in young workers frequently switching jobs will likely continue, as current college students don’t plan on staying at their post-grad jobs for long. A new survey of 1,500 undergraduates finds that a majority (56%) expect to stay at their first job after graduation for two years or less. But a distinct gap between […]

College Students Value Teachers Over Friends at the Office

January 27th, 2020

No one wants to work in a hostile environment, but today’s college students care more about finding coworkers who will help them professionally than making close friends at the office. A new survey of 1,500 undergraduates finds that an overwhelming majority (93%) of students say it’s important that a company has employees they can learn […]

Company Swag Could Draw More Female Students to Recruiting Events

January 22nd, 2020

Free gifts are unimportant for many college students looking to attend on-campus career events, but a gender gap highlights how company swag could help recruit female students. A new survey of 5,000 undergraduates finds that half (50%) say the prospect of getting free swag from companies is an important reason to attend recruiting events. However, […]

College Students Want to Meet Alumni at On-Campus Recruiting Events

January 20th, 2020

A majority (65%) of students would prefer to meet alumni who work at a company, compared to 43% who would like to meet a campus recruiter. Career fairs are the most popular recruiting events; more than three-quarters (77%) of students report having attended or planning to attend one. Students seeking internships are more likely than […]

College Students Prefer Open Office Plans if They Can’t Work Remotely

January 13th, 2020

Although a majority of college students would like to work remotely after graduation, not every industry or company can make that dream a reality. A new survey of 1,500 undergraduates finds that students who plan on taking an office job of some kind after graduation would prefer an open office with assigned desks (33%) if […]

College Students’ Support for Impeachment Jumps After the House Vote

January 7th, 2020

Nearly three-quarters (74%) of students support the House’s decision to impeach President Trump — a significant jump from November, when roughly half (54%) believed Trump should be impeached. About 3 in 10 (28%) students say they are confident the Senate will hold a fair impeachment trial, while about 7 in 10 (71%) are not confident. […]

6 in 10 College Students Will Not Make New Year’s Resolutions

December 30th, 2019

A new year can feel like a fresh start, but New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone. In fact, most college students don’t bother making any. A new survey of 1,500 undergraduates finds that a majority (62%) do not plan on making any New Year’s resolutions for 2020, while about one-quarter (24%) will make at least […]

4 in 10 College Students Treat Themselves With Holiday Gifts

December 23rd, 2019

While the holidays are the perfect opportunity to shower loved ones with gifts, many college students also splurge on presents for themselves this time of year. A new survey of 2,000 undergraduates finds that 42% buy holiday gifts for themselves, while 58% do not. Female students are more likely than male students to treat themselves, […]

College Students Want High-Quality Health Care Over Stock Options in Job Offers

December 18th, 2019

As college students gear up to enter the workforce, many are not impressed by employee stock options in compensation packages. Health care in particular is far more important for students when thinking about what jobs they will accept after graduation. A new survey of 2,000 undergraduates finds that more than half (56%) of students say […]

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