Graduates want detailed job descriptions

Fri, 29 May 2009

Graduates favour detailed job descriptions on jobsites, according to findings from graduate recruitment website Milkround.com.

• 75% see a detailed job description as important
• 60% said ease of use was vital
• 55% opted for location and salary as key
• 43% said detailed company information was important.

Milkround.com spokesman Mike Barnard says: “Recruiters can’t expect their reputation or a clever minimal advertising campaign to deliver the right candidates. Very often those with the best skills will be looking for an exact match for their talents which a vague suggestion of what the job might entail won’t deliver no matter how suitable they are. Information about location and salary are key too.”

Of industries graduates would like to enter, 30% want a business management role,  26% would like a career in advertising, marketing or PR, 19% would like to move into accounting; 21% banking and; 18% media.