Results of Survey of what students want from their careers
Question asked Suppose it is 5 years from now, and you are in a position (or job) that is ideal for you and attainable. Please describer that position and what you like about it.
From the 3 general management clubs: SIE, Society for the Advancement of Management, and the General Management Organization: Number of respondents = 24
Small, cozy
Type of company N= (8)
Small 2
Medium sized
Innovative
Established
Flourishing
Family friendly 2
Major
Recognized department
Atmosphere of Company or characteristics of people (3)
Friendly
Pleasant co-workers
Pleasant upper management
Fast paced
Growth oriented
Family friendly
Type of Activity Undertaken (12)
Law
A function (10) such as marketing (3) HR (3)
Quality of Activity Undertaken (14)
Use skills (2)
Creative
Challenging
Interesting
Learn new things (2)
Dynamic
Fun
Help others
Build close relations
Apply education (4)
Travel
Match to present interests; best examples cooking and animal curator
Create relationships between my company and other companies
Hi power (2)
Manager 5
Responsible 3
Planning
Decision making position
Directing others
Accomplishments
Reach goals
Good at job
Benefits from company (9)
Pay 2
Opportunity for promotion (3)
Respect from boss
Respect from subordinates
Further training
Use education (4)
Loyalty rewarded
Performance rewarded
Flexible schedule
Family friendly schedule
Growth opportunities
Feel confident
Enjoy and feel good (2)
Treated well
Appreciated
Happy with company
Happy with accomplishment
From two section of the capstone policy class-all seniors, N=14
Own Business 2 (One of a cheerleading school)
Large
Small to medium
Travel
Investment Banking
Financial services
Manager
Decision making position
Leading others to achieve common goals
Be my own boss
Type of Activity Undertaken (11)
Law
A function (8) such as marketing (3) finance (3)
Titles include
Investment rep
Consultant
Head tennis pro
Compliance administrator
Teaching
Problem solving
Networking with the government
Analyzing or Assessing a business
Problem solving
Developing ideas 2
Project work
Not doing the same thing every day
Outside work
Benefits from company (4)
Pay 2
Opportunity for promotion
Level headed bosses
Competent, easy to work with co-workers
Respect from subordinates
Further education
Flexible schedule 3
Family friendly schedule
Growth opportunities
Enjoying Activities 2
Challenging Position
Travel
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Location (not in the Midwest)
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