The new rules for recruiting in Europe in 2026

Study methodology

4,507 European students and young graduates* aged 18 to 30, including:

For the second consecutive year , experts from the Gen Z Lab at JobTeaser and the NewGen Talent Centre at EDHEC Business School have combined their analyses. Our objective: to decode major shifts in young talent careers and highlight the key trends shaping employer branding strategies. In partnership with Kantar , a global leader in market research, the survey was conducted between August 1 and October 15, 2025.

2,569 students

1,938 young graduates

*Countries : France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Belgium, Sweden, Luxembourg, UK

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