Strada-Â鶹´«Ã½AV 2017 College Student Survey
Crisis of Confidence:
Current College Students Do Not Feel Prepared for the Workforce
Representing the views of more than 32,000 students at 43 randomly selected four-year institutions, this survey reveals a crisis of confidence among most students regarding their readiness to launch careers:
- Only a third of students believe they will graduate with the skills and knowledge to be successful in the job market (34%) and in the workplace (36%).
- Just half (53%) believe their major will lead to a good job.
The findings also point to solutions, revealing that students who have these three career-focused experiences at their institution are significantly more confident about their preparation for the workforce:
- Speak often with faculty or staff about their career options;
- Have at least one university official initiate a conversation with them about their career options; and,
- Believe their school is committed to helping their students find a rewarding career.
Read the report to discover the ways college and university faculty and staff can provide career-specific support that can influence students' confidence in their preparation for life after college.
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