Harvest Early Careers Research - Joining the Dots

FOCUS GROUP FINDINGS

EMPLOYER

INSIGHTS

WHAT EMPLOYERS THINK GRADUATES ARE LOOKING FOR, FROM THEM

Wellbeing, work-life balance, career progression, connection with colleagues, ongoing and consistent training, salary and benefits, good manager engagement, personal flexibility, ongoing feedback, a sense of purpose, a ‘lived’ ESG strategy, high profile and engaging work.

COMPETENCE VERSUS CONFIDENCE

Employers highlight many graduates display a high level of confidence. However, over-confidence that is not matched by competence is also recognised by several employers.

They (Gen Z) are really good at presenting a confidence that they don’t have” (often due to social media) - Simon Sinek

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