We asked grads what matters most in their first career step

​We asked grads what matters most in their first career step - here’s what you told us 👇

🎯 Biggest motivators in your first role:
Learning & personal growth - 60%
A supportive team - 20%
Making an impact - 10%
Fast career progression - 10%

🚧 What stops grads applying:
• Lack of experience - 58%
• Complicated job descriptions - 21%
• Fear of choosing the wrong job - 21%
• Salary uncertainty - 0%

📈 Top priorities in the first 12 months:
• Building confidence & skills - 70%
• Finding the right industry fit - 20%
• Taking on new responsibilities - 10%
• Earning good money - 0%

Over the next few posts, we’ll show exactly how our graduate roles are designed around these priorities - not guesswork.