This research by early careers platform, Handshake, looks at how students and graduates are navigating a shifting work and technology landscape.
Recruiting students and graduates is essential to business success, but the evolving landscape of career development and talent acquisition is being heavily influenced by AI and societal changes.
The survey of over 2,000 students and recent graduates, revealed that almost half (48%) of early talent are attracted to opportunities that allow them to use AI tools in the role, while 55% are put off by bad company reviews.
Flexibility, work-life balance and reviews are just as important as salary to young people when considering whether to apply for a job. Negative reviews can halve an employer’s candidate pipeline – with 55% of young people saying they would be dissuaded from applying to a role with negative experiences or reviews about an organisation from current or former employees.
Over half (54%) report their proximity to work and commute times factor into whether they decide to apply for a role, while 50% say the availability of flexible working options would make them more likely to apply.