FRESH PERSPECTIVES WANTED
Survey Suggests Fresh Ideas and Enthusiasm Lead to Job Offers
CFOs were asked, “Is your firm more or less active in recruiting entry-level candidates from colleges or universities now than it was five years ago?”
| 16% Somewhat more active |
| 7% Significantly more active |
| 7% Somewhat less active |
| 5% Significantly less active |
| 65% About the same |
CFOs were also asked, “Which of the following is the primary reason your firm is more active in recruiting entry-level candidates from colleges or universities?”
| 30% They bring fresh ideas and an innovative spirit |
| 22% They bring energy and enthusiasm to their jobs |
| 18% They adapt quickly to new technology |
| 18% There are recruiting challenges at more experienced levels |
| 12% They have lower salary expectations |
Source: Accountemps surveys of more than 2,200 CFOs from a stratified random sample of companies in more than 20 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas.
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