Dubai - A search engine company seems to be the top choice.
Published: Thu 25 Aug 2016, 12:00 AM
Last updated: Thu 25 Aug 2016, 1:00 PM
A survey conducted among 7,600 university students of the UAE by international employment research company Universum, revealed that Google continues to win the hearts of business studies students.
The search engine company seems to be the top choice, giving employees a perfect work/life balance, job security, and the chance to be entrepreneurial and creative in their career. Google also provides an incredible reference for anyone's future careers.
For engineering students:1. Google
2. Apple
3. Microsoft
4. Emaar
5. Masdar
6. Adnoc Group
7. Dubai Airports
8. Etihad Airways
9. Intel
10. Dewa
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As part of Universum's Middle East Talent Survey 2016, done over a six-month period, the research uncovered university students' attitudes about employers and what drives their career choices.
Students of all nationalities and study streams said their top career motivators are high earnings and professional training. Emiratis expected an average monthly salary of Dh17,395 per month in their first job, while non-Emirati respondents expected Dh11,888 per month.
"Graduates all around the world are clear about the fact that if they have Google on their resume, they can land any job they want going forward. Globally, students know about its fantastic work environment to the incredible perks and benefits, while also being able to work on exciting new technologies. This combination makes for an irresistible choice among graduates today," said Claudia Tattanelli, chairman of the Strategic Advisory Board at Universum.
Emirati students eye ?clean energy
Emirati engineering students, however, put Masdar in the top spot as the ideal employer.
For commerce students:1. Google
2. Apple
3. Emaar
4. Dubai Airports
5. Etihad Airways
6. Microsoft
7. Emirates Group
8. L'Oreal Group
9. Adnoc Group
10. Ernst & Young (EY)
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Ahmed Baghoum, executive director for Human Capital and Services at Masdar, said: "We are honoured to be trusted by Emirati youth - for the second year in a row. Our mission to advance the clean energy industry in Abu Dhabi and around the world resonates well with their future ambitions."
Another field gaining popularity among locals is aviation. Etihad has been named one of the best places to start a career. Ray Gammell, Etihad Aviation Group Chief for People and Performance, said: "To be voted by students as the top employer in the airline industry within the UAE is a wonderful recognition that reflects Etihad Airways' commitment to attracting and developing Emirati talent to build the nation's future aviation leaders.
It's also no surprise that Dubai Airports is placed in the top 10 ideal companies ranking for both Emiratis and expats students across all disciplines.
As for personal career goals, students of all nationalities and study areas prioritised work/life balance, job security, and the chance to be entrepreneurial and creative in their career. Friendly work environs and respect for employees are also key drivers, along with a prestige-name employer who provide the best training and development.
saman@khaleejtimes.com
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