Rachel Barber
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I think since COVID, we've seen that more graduates and more workers in general obviously want remote work. And that's something that keeps popping up in the data.
I think since COVID, we've seen that more graduates and more workers in general obviously want remote work. And that's something that keeps popping up in the data.
More than half said that they won't work somewhere that doesn't provide that. So kind of the conventional wisdom that the first few years of your career are for grinding and putting in overtime to get a promotion. They're not really in agreement with that. They want somewhere where they can clock out at 5 p.m. or something where they don't even have to work until 5 p.m.
More than half said that they won't work somewhere that doesn't provide that. So kind of the conventional wisdom that the first few years of your career are for grinding and putting in overtime to get a promotion. They're not really in agreement with that. They want somewhere where they can clock out at 5 p.m. or something where they don't even have to work until 5 p.m.
because they have flexible hours.
because they have flexible hours.
Companies are taking longer and taking more time in the hiring process. So you're seeing four or five rounds of interviews these days and maybe a writing test and maybe they want more. you to come in for coffee to see if you gel well with the team. And the reasoning behind that, she said, is just because companies can. There's a lot of qualified applicants out there.
Companies are taking longer and taking more time in the hiring process. So you're seeing four or five rounds of interviews these days and maybe a writing test and maybe they want more. you to come in for coffee to see if you gel well with the team. And the reasoning behind that, she said, is just because companies can. There's a lot of qualified applicants out there.
And if they're not in a rush to hire someone immediately, there are people who will agree to do that.
And if they're not in a rush to hire someone immediately, there are people who will agree to do that.
Clear up the thing about the Cubs and White Sox.
Clear up the thing about the Cubs and White Sox.
83% said that they think it'll happen shortly after graduation. 37% predict that it'll happen within four to six months. And only 5% said that they think it'll take them a year or longer.
83% said that they think it'll happen shortly after graduation. 37% predict that it'll happen within four to six months. And only 5% said that they think it'll take them a year or longer.
Most feel confident that they're qualified for an entry-level role, and 20% even said that they feel overqualified for an entry-level position.
Most feel confident that they're qualified for an entry-level role, and 20% even said that they feel overqualified for an entry-level position.
I think since COVID, we've seen that more graduates and more workers in general obviously want remote work. And that's something that keeps popping up in the data.
More than half said that they won't work somewhere that doesn't provide that. So kind of the conventional wisdom that the first few years of your career are for grinding and putting in overtime to get a promotion. They're not really in agreement with that. They want somewhere where they can clock out at 5 p.m. or something where they don't even have to work until 5 p.m.
because they have flexible hours.
Companies are taking longer and taking more time in the hiring process. So you're seeing four or five rounds of interviews these days and maybe a writing test and maybe they want more. you to come in for coffee to see if you gel well with the team. And the reasoning behind that, she said, is just because companies can. There's a lot of qualified applicants out there.
And if they're not in a rush to hire someone immediately, there are people who will agree to do that.
Clear up the thing about the Cubs and White Sox.
83% said that they think it'll happen shortly after graduation. 37% predict that it'll happen within four to six months. And only 5% said that they think it'll take them a year or longer.
Most feel confident that they're qualified for an entry-level role, and 20% even said that they feel overqualified for an entry-level position.