In summary
A mitigated vision of their future and the world 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 (62%) and remuneration (61%) are the main expectations of future graduates for their next job.
European graduates aim to stay just 12 months for their first position, revealing a clear lack of projection at the start of their career.
However they are rather pessimistic about the future. 53% judge the future of the labor market to be unfavorable for young people.
Whether by choice or by necessity, fixed-term contracts are no longer the only option for European students. Almost half of them prefer another type of contract.
They already anticipate the profound impact of AI on job (83%) but do not feel concerned about a potential obsolescence of their profession in the coming years (22%).
Companies are perceived positively (62% positive opinion), described as collaborative and captivating but also as stressful, complicated and hierarchical.
Over the long term, professional reorientation is already a strong consideration, whether by choice (52%) or by constraint (34%).
Once in position, European graduates want to prioritise specialising in a specific field (34%).
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Starting careers · What Nordics future graduates want in 2025
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