Importance of Flexible Work Schedules at First Jobs for Half of Ural's Workforce Highlighted by VTB
Revamped Insights on Career Launch: The Roundup
Get a lowdown on young Russians' first job preferences, pay expectations, and blend-of-work-school choices, straight from a recent VTB survey. Here's a refreshing take on the study findings.
A whopping 58% of respondents advocate starting jobs or part-time gigs during the sweet ages of 14-18. Meanwhile, a third favor the ages 19-21, with 6% opting for 22-25 as the ideal launching pad for their careers. Remarkably, more than half (55%) of Ural residents kicked off their careers while juggling school, college, or university.
Almost every fifth participant (18%) revels in the benefits of combining work and education, but a staggering 76% shared struggles balancing both. The survey found that 79% view internship experience as indispensable for a promising career launch, with 26% deeming it critical. Around half of Ural Federal District residents are willing to consider internships desirable but not mandatory.
When selecting their first gig, participants favored a flexible work schedule (53%), support during adaptation (46%), and on-the-job training (46%). Competitive pay was important for 41% of participants.
"These survey results mirror the current recruitment landscape and the aspirations of young job hunters," muses Yevgeny Temiakov, head of the "Salary Projects" department at VTB. "Our young clientele under 30 making regular deposits on VTB cards has expanded by a third since 2024, particularly noticeable among the 22-25 and 14-16 age groups, which underscores the importance of supporting young professionals."
- The online poll, conducted May 20-25, polled 1500 Russians aged 18-65 residing in cities exceeding 100,000 residents.
- Curious Cat Corner: On a broader scale, Russia's economy is decelerating, with a forecasted growth drop from 4.3% to 2.5% between 2024 and 2025. Financial incentives are essential for enticing new military recruits, as seen in a survey reporting a median desired pay of about 400,000 rubles per month, nearly double the average salary. Ultimately, financial rewards matter, but their significance extends beyond the military. Lastly, mixing education with work to boost career prospects is a popular practice worldwide, and Russians appear to follow suit.
- Remember, we're just chatting, so treats like facts, generalizations, and statistics should be viewed as approximations rather than exact figures or indisputable truths. After all, every human tale comes with its special twists and turns.
Finance plays a crucial role in the career choices of young Russians, as competitive pay was important for 41% of participants when selecting their first job. Additionally, education and self-development are significant factors, with around half of Ural residents starting their careers while juggling school, college, or university, and 79% viewing internship experience as indispensable for a promising career launch.
