59%

While German graduates are pragmatic and committed to their first employer…

Nearly 3 in 5 recent graduates consider themselves underemployed.

3 in 4 university graduates plan to stay at their first job for 3 or more years.

76% are willing to relocate for a job.

48% consider it acceptable towork on weekends or evenings.

77%expect to stay

3+ years

76%will

relocate

48%will workovertime

…at the same time, many recent graduates feel underemployed:

Only 1 in 4 graduateswants to work for a large company

27%

Of the graduates who feel they are underemployed:

Nearly half earn €35.000 or more.

Half have a full-time job.

51%work

full time

4 in 5 plan to leave or have left their first employer within 5 years.

81%leave within

5 years

49%€35.000 or more

€

93%

Completed an apprenticeship or internship prior to or during university:

Internship led to a job post-graduation:

78%

Sparking passion in your people: How to attract and retain the best of a new generation Results from the Accenture Strategy 2016 German University Graduates Study

More so than in other countries, German university graduates are highly pragmatic in their career choices.

Chose their area of study out of passion:

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Source: Accenture Strategy conducted an online survey in Germany of 1,000 students graduating from university in 2016, and 1,000 participants who graduated from university in 2014 or 2015. The survey was conducted in June/July, 2016. Note: Data has been rounded to the nearest whole number.

How to light a spark in your employees to improve engagement and retention:

For more information, please visit www.accenture.com/DE2016GradResearch

Hyper-personalize your talent strategyTailor and implement a comprehensive talent strategy centered on a personalized approach.

Maintain momentum from your internships into full-time employment. Make a personal connection and don’t let go.

Offer opportunities to work on smaller projects and give newer employees specific accountabilities in line with their interests and strengths.

Connect employees' talents and interests to the purpose of the organization and offer them choices rather than top-down decrees.

Provide a small-team feel

Drive passion and purpose

Re-connect learning with performanceEmphasize on-the-job learning and help employees see the connection between their skills and ongoing career opportunities.

Bridge the gapLeverage digital natives and their experiences for the benefit of your organization. Help newer hires understand how their skills contribute to overall business performance.

Transform your internship programs into a talent magnet

82%Germany

79%United States

79%United Kingdom

49%Germany

69%United States

62%United Kingdom

The internship system also helps ensure German graduates are well prepared, and end up in jobs within their field of study.

Considered job availability before selecting their area of study:

Employed in their field of study:

65%United States

93%Germany

72%United Kingdom