Student job hunters put life-work balance 1st
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JOB-HUNTING Chinese students most value finding an employer that can offer a good life-work balance, according to a new survey.
But money is less important than before, the poll by human resources consultancy Universum found, with salary expectations down from last year.
The survey covered 51,000 undergraduates, masters and PhD students in 103 key universities in China, over a three-month period ending in January.
More than half of respondents said they most value a position that offer a good life-work balance, meet with their personal interests, is conveniently located and respect contributions made by employees.
“We also see that young job seekers are placing more importance in stability and independence,” said Universum China manager William Wu.
The importance of independence in work moves up two places from last year, making the top 3 for the first time, the report found.
Average salary expectations are 6,564 yuan (US$1,058) a month, 196 yuan less than last year.
This is the first decline since 2008, as students seem more realistic about salary demands amid slower economic growth in China.
Shanghai replaces Beijing as the most sought-after job location, with 27 percent of respondents wanting to work in the city. The capital is top choice for 21 percent.
State-owned enterprises remain the favored employer.
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