Early Careers Employer Survey Publication 2025

Graduate Benefits – Employer Offerings vs Student Preferences

Benefit

Employer Offering Rank 1

Student Preference Rank 2 24

Rank Difference

Match Assessment

Pension Cycle-To-Work Scheme Learning & Development Roadmaps / Career Progression Pathways’ Wellbeing Initiatives Further Study Support Sports & Social Activities Remote/Hybrid Healthcare (VHI etc.) Graduate Training Programme Bonus/Commission Life Cover/Long Term Illness Cover Flexi-Time Volunteering Days

1 22

High Priority Match Needs Review High Priority Match High Priority Match High Priority Match Partial Alignment Partial Alignment Partial Alignment High Priority Match Partial Alignment High Priority Match Needs Review Needs Review High Priority Match Partial Alignment High Priority Match High Priority Match Partial Alignment Partial Alignment Needs Review Partial Alignment High Priority Match High Priority Match Partial Alignment Partial Alignment

2 3 4 5 6

5 7 8 11 3 1

2 3 3 5 4

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

7 0 4 3 8 9 2 5 0 2 5 4 10

9 6 14 4 22 12 20 16 15 13 23 10 17 19 25 18 21 26

Overtime/Time In Lieu Subsidised Canteens Additional Leave above the Statutory Requirement Gym Home Office Set-up Company Product Discount Travel Allowance Leap Cards/Travel Discounts Stock/Stock Options Other Relocation Bonus Car Allowance None

4 3 2 6 4 0

40