Top takeaways:
Learning and skill improvement often take precedence over aspiring to top managerial positions.
Many respondents prioritize career development, defining it as a personal journey focused on learning new skills. This overarching theme emphasizes personal growth and skill enhancement over the pursuit of high-ranking positions or managerial roles.
Job seekers primarily prioritize career growth and development opportunities.
When candidates embark on their job search journey, the primary criterion they seek is career growth and development opportunities. This aspect takes precedence over other factors like salary and benefits, work-life balance, and company culture and values
A majority of respondents consider compensation to be of moderate importance when making decisions.
In terms of compensation, our survey reveals that a majority of respondents consider it to be of moderate importance in their career decision-making process. However, age plays a significant role, with financial compensation holding greater importance for individuals between the ages of 20 and 40.
During salary negotiations, the common approach for most individuals is to request a slight increase over their current salary.
When candidates determine their salary expectations, several negotiation strategies come into play. The most common approach is to request a new salary that includes a slight increase of 10-20% based on their current earnings.
