In summary
A rather positive and fulfilling vision of work
The ideal first role in 2025
Future of careers: Uncertainty as a driving force
In 2025, work remains a strong source of fulfillment for young talent (93%).
Work-life balance (60%) is the key aspiration of European young graduates.
European graduates aim to stay just 12 months for their first position, revealing a clear lack of projection at the start of their career.
Companies are perceived positively (77%), described as collaborative and captivating. But students and young graduates are pragmatic: they also see it as stressful, complicated and hierarchical.
Whether by choice or by necessity, fixed-term contracts are no longer the only option for European students. Half of them prefer another type of contract.
They already anticipate the profound impact of AI on job (68%) and some are concerned about the potential obsolescence of their profession in the coming years (28%).
Once in position, European graduates want to prioritise specialising in a specific field (27%).
Over the long term, professional reorientation is already a strong consideration, whether by choice (56%) or by constraint (39%).
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Starting careers: What future graduates want in 2025
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