Umfrage: Studierende setzen bei Jobsuche auf Sicherheit
In der Wirtschaftsflaute steht Geld bei Berufseinsteigern nach der Hochschule nicht mehr an erster Stelle. Auch Work-Life-Balance und flache Hierarchien sind weniger bedeutsam – was stattdessen zählt.
A recent survey reveals that job security has become the top priority for students during their job search. Conducted by consulting firm EY, the poll found that 52 percent of respondents chose job security as their criterion, a 10 percentage point increase from two years ago. In contrast, salary and potential salary growth have now moved to the second place.
The survey, reported by Funke-Medien, also noted a significant drop in the importance of work-life balance, falling from 38 to 26 percent. Other aspects like flat hierarchies and self-directed work are deemed less significant, according to the survey. EY expert Jan-Rainer Hinz stated, "Job security is now the number one priority during career entry."
This shift can be attributed to the weak economy in recent years, which has led to fewer entry-level positions. Hinz advised students not to solely focus on job security, as they might miss out on opportunities. EY conducted the online survey in early 2026, which they claimed was representative of over 2,000 students.
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