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Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 11 February 2004
Survey shows appeal of career prospects
46% of graduate and professional engineers and construction specialists consider career prospects more important than salary in choosing an employer, according to a new survey.
46% of graduate and professional engineers and construction specialists consider career prospects more important than salary in choosing an employer, according to a survey conducted by organisers of The National Engineering Recruitment Exhibition (NER) and National Construction Recruitment Exhibition (NCR) Visitors were asked, "Which factor is most likely to influence you when choosing an employer?"
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 28 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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In addition to revealing career prospects as the top choice, the survey showed that a company's reputation is the second most important factor for 21% of respondents.
Scott Bannerman, Venture Marketing Group, organiser of NER and NCR commented: "This survey shows that rather than just cite a high salary, businesses have to prove to potential employees a long-term commitment to their future.
They should also consider ways in which their reputation can be communicated through industry events such as recruitment shows allowing candidates to meet the organisation face-to-face".
The survey also reveals that location continues to be a concern for job seekers with 15% considering the location of their future employer to be integral to their choice of employer.
A remaining 10% consider salary to be the most important factor; a further 8% are most concerned about benefits and holidays.
Scott Bannerman commented: "NER and NCR provides the ideal opportunity for graduates to launch their career by meeting a number of different leading employers face to face in one location.' NER and NCR will take place on 14th and 15th May at Wembley, London and 26th and 27th November at the NEC, Birmingham.
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