Study finds students place happiness over money
by Jessica Braithwaite
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recent survey of UniSA property students has revealed that money is not at
the top of the priority list when it comes to choosing an employer.
Edge Recruitment questioned a cross-section of full time, part time, male and female property students, and found that salary ranked as the lowest motivation in choosing to work with a particular employer.
“In my experience, money is not such a big thing, as long as you‘re happy with your job,“ says Bachelor of Business in Property student Jeni Armanasco.
So what are UniSA students looking for in a job? “Ongoing training, and a good reputation,“ says third year student Michelle Larsson. Samantha Knight, a second year student says the important thing is “opportunities for your own career.“ Others were prepared to take a much simpler approach. “I would be more likely to base my decision on the ‘vibe‘ of an interview,“ says Armanasco.
National and international organisations ranked as the most preferable employers with most students holding the view that larger companies offer better growth opportunities, support and training.
“It‘s great to see students focussing on more than salary at this stage of their careers,“ says Jane Carey, director of Edge Recruitment. “This is a clear indicator that they are thinking longer term, and giving serious consideration to their first full time property role.“