Dive Brief:

• Whether mobility means building experience or a portfolio of Facebook photos, the good news is that 89% of today’s business students are prepared to move across countries regularly for the right job, according to a report at Human Resources Online.
• The article cited a new KPMG survey of over 300 business students across 27 countries. The study also found these future employees may need some reassurance, as 60% were worried another global financial crisis would significantly impact their career prospects.
• Just under half (46%) also thought that current global instability will make it harder for them to find a job once they finish their studies. They were also clear that rewards for them go beyond pay and benefits, KPMG reports.

Dive Insight:

Rachel Campbell, global head of people, KPMG International, said graduates won’t be happy being tied to one role or one country for their entire career, and many could go on to have two or three different careers.

She pointed out an employer that can genuinely offer multiple careers in many different countries has an opportunity to differentiate itself.

Added Iain McLaughlin, KPMG's head of global talent: “While students may have a clear idea of the profession they want to work in, they are also prepared to be very analytical in choosing the right organization, and will not be afraid to move firms or even geography to find the right opportunity.”