Poll Says Prospects More Important Than Salary

46% of graduate and professional engineers and construction specialists consider career prospects more important than salary in choosing an employer.

46% of graduate and professional engineers and construction specialists consider career prospects more important than salary in choosing an employer, according to a survey conducted by organisers of The National Engineering Recruitment Exhibition (NER) and National Construction Recruitment Exhibition (NCR).

Visitors were asked, "Which factor is most likely to influence you when choosing an employer?".

In addition to revealing career prospects as the top choice, the survey showed that a company's reputation is the second most Scott Bannerman, Venture Marketing Group, organiser of NER and NCR commented: "This survey shows that rather than just cite a high salary, businesses have to prove to potential employees a long-term commitment to their future.

They should also consider ways in which their reputation can be communicated through industry events such as recruitment shows allowing candidates to meet the organisation face-to-face." The survey also reveals that location continues to be a concern for job-seekers with 15% considering the location of their future employer to be integral to their choice of employer.

A remaining 10% consider salary to be the most important factor, a further 8% are most concerned about benefits and holidays.

Scott Bannerman commented: "NER and NCR provides the ideal opportunity for graduates to launch their career by meeting a number of different leading employers face to face in one location.' NER and NCR will take place on 14 and 15 May at Wembley, London and 26 and 27 November at the NEC, Birmingham.

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