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UNIVERSUM STUDENT SURVEY 2012 University Report • US Undergraduate Edition University of Arizona WWW.UNIVERSUMGLOBAL.COM Natural Sciences

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UNIVERSUM STUDENT SURVEY 2012University Report • US Undergraduate Edition

University of Arizona

WWW.UNIVERSUMGLOBAL.COM

Natural Sciences

© Universum Communications 2

UNIVERSUM IN THE WORLD

ANNUAL RESEARCH

CONSULTING PROJECTS

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Universum is an international organisation, with its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden and operates in the field of employer branding and talent research. Our purpose is to improve the communications between students, career services and employers.

We believe that career choice is one of the most important decisions in a student’s life. We therefore want to provide students with information and support career services in their role. We also believe that companies need to under-stand student expectations, to adjust their offering and working environment to attract potential candidates and meet their resourcing needs.

ABOUT US

Our role is threefold: 1) we provide students with information on companies, 2) support

career services in their role and 3) help companies to develop their employer value.

2. UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

3. STUDENTS’ CAREER & COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES

4. EMPLOYER RANKINGS

5. STUDENTS’ EMPLOYER PREFERENCES

6. APPENDIX

METHODOLOGY & KEY FINDINGS 1.

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METHODOLOGY & TARGET GROUPS

METHODOLOGY & KEY FINDINGS

Base of the group

Number of respondents

Group 1

Group 2

University of Arizona

Total

130

12,489

THE QUESTIONNAIRE Created with 24 years of experience,

extensive research within HR, focus groups and communication with both our clients and students.

Global perspective - local insight. Comprised of closed-ended questions with an

extensive list of alternatives and an ‘Other’ option.

DATA COLLECTION

Conducted via an on-line survey. The online link was distributed primarily via university contacts (career centers and the educational institutions).

WEIGHTING:

In our data collection we set targets by main field of study and educational institution. In order to provide our clients with reliable data in each market and to get the questions distributions as close as possible to the actual population distribution, we use weighting based on population frequencies of the target groups.

FIELD PERIOD: November 2011 to March 2012

NO. OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS INCLUDED: 320

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KEY FINDINGS • UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

METHODOLOGY & KEY FINDINGS

78% women and 22% men Average age:

20.2 years

Average perceived GPA:

3.4Average expected annual salary:

49,526 USD

Top career goals:

• To have work/life balance• To be secure or stable in my job• To be dedicated to a cause or to feel that I am serving

a greater good

Top actual communication channels:

• Employer websites• TV advertisements• Social networks/communities

Most preferred industries:

• Health care equipment and services• Pharmaceuticals and biotech• Educational and research institutions

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KEY FINDINGS • TOTAL

METHODOLOGY & KEY FINDINGS

76% women and 24% men Average age:

20.5 years

Average perceived GPA:

3.6Average expected annual salary:

52,294 USD

Most preferred industries:

• Health care equipment and services• Pharmaceuticals and biotech• Educational and research institutions

Top career goals:

• To have work/life balance• To be dedicated to a cause or to feel that I am serving

a greater good• To be secure or stable in my job

Top actual communication channels:

• Employer websites• TV advertisements• Social networks/communities

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?? SURVEY QUESTIONS

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AGE & GENDER

METHODOLOGY & KEY FINDINGS

AVERAGE AGE GENDER

• What is your year of birth?• What is your gender

20.2 years

20.5 years

University of Arizona

Total

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78%

76%

22%

24%

University of Arizona

Total

Female Male

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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ETHNICITY

METHODOLOGY & KEY FINDINGS

How would you classify your ethnic background?

Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

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University of Arizona

61%

19%

11%

9%

2%

2%

1%

2%

64%

11%

12%

10%

3%

2%

2%

1%

3%

White/Caucasian

Latino/Hispanic

Asian/Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Black/African American

Asian-Indian

Middle Eastern

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Other

I do not wish to sayUniversity of Arizona

Total

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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AREA OF STUDYNATURAL SCIENCES (1/2)

METHODOLOGY & KEY FINDINGS

What is your major(s)/main area(s) of study?

Area of studyUniversity of

ArizonaTotal

Pre-Medical Studies 22% 16%Psychology 18% 11%Biology 12% 27%Chemistry and Biochemistry 12% 13%Nursing 9% 12%Health Sciences 8% 8%Microbiology 6% 3%Public Health 6% 3%Mathematics & Statistics 5% 5%Veterinary Science 5% 3%Neuroscience 5% 4%Animal Sciences 4% 4%Environmental Studies 4% 5%Pharmacy 3% 3%Physics 3% 3%Dietetics/Nutrition 2% 3%Geography 2% 1%Physical Therapy 2% 3%Wildlife Ecology 2% 1%Biotechnology 1% 1%

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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AREA OF STUDYNATURAL SCIENCES (2/2)

METHODOLOGY & KEY FINDINGS

What is your major(s)/main area(s) of study?

Area of studyUniversity of

ArizonaTotal

Computer Science 1% 1%Exercise Science 1% 3%Food Science 1% 1%Forensic Sciences 1% 1%Geoscience 1% 1%Kinesiology 1% 4%Agriculture 0% 2%Astronomy 0% 0%Atmospheric Studies 0% 0%Aviation 0% 1%Ecology 0% 1%Forestry 0% 0%Geology 0% 1%Human Ecology 0% 0%Marine Science 0% 1%Occupational Science 0% 1%Sports Management 0% 0%Undeclared 0% 1%Zoology 0% 2%Other Natural Sciences 7% 3%

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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TOP EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONSTOTAL

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METHODOLOGY & KEY FINDINGS

Which educational institution do you attend? PLEASE NOTE: This is the distribution after the results have been weighted, reflecting the true population at these educational institutions

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University Total University Total

Colorado State University 1.32% University of California - Berkeley 0.91%

University of Wisconsin - Madison 1.30% East Carolina University 0.91%

University of Georgia 1.24% University of California - Los Angeles 0.88%

University of California - San Diego 1.15% University of South Florida 0.87%

University of Washington - Seattle 1.14% Virginia Commonwealth University 0.85%

Pennsylvania State University 1.13% Iowa State University 0.84%

North Carolina State University - Raleigh 1.11% Texas A&M University 0.83%

University of Arizona 1.04% University of Oklahoma 0.80%

Arizona State University 1.04% Rutgers University - New Brunswick 0.76%

University of Central Florida 1.04% California State University - Fresno 0.74%

Michigan State University 1.02% Louisiana State University 0.74%

University of Akron 0.98% Florida International University 0.74%

University of Maryland - CollegePark 0.92% Texas Pan American University 0.74%

University of Florida 0.92% University of Cincinnati 0.74%

SUNY Stony Brook 0.91% Oregon State University 0.73%

3. STUDENTS’ CAREER & COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES

4. EMPLOYER RANKINGS

5. STUDENTS’ EMPLOYER PREFERENCES

6. APPENDIX

1. METHODOLOGY & KEY FINDINGS

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE 2.

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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CAREER SERVICES VISITS - UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

How often have you used your campus career services or attended event/work-shops hosed by them this year?

Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

US Undergraduate Edition Natural Sciences

University of Arizona

18%

36%

17%

27%

1%

30%

31%

5%

32%

2%

Once

2-5 times

6 or more times

None

Not planning to visitVirtually

Physically

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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CAREER SERVICES SATISFACTION BY TYPE OF SERVICE

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

EMPLOYMENT ADVISNING

Please rate how satisfied you are with the following career services at your college. 1 = Not at all satisfied, 5 = Very satisfied

CAREER ADVISING

Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

US Undergraduate Edition Natural Sciences

University of Arizona

3%

11%

25%

18%

11%

33%

5%

9%

25%

27%

18%

16%

Not at all satisfied 1

2

3

4

Very satisfied 5

Not applicable University of Arizona

Total

1%

6%

27%

30%

14%

23%

4%

9%

23%

29%

22%

13%

Not at all satisfied 1

2

3

4

Very satisfied 5

Not applicable University of Arizona

Total

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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CAREER SERVICES SATISFACTION BY TYPE OF SERVICE

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

CAREER/JOB FAIRSINTERNSHIP POSTINGS

Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

US Undergraduate Edition Natural Sciences

University of Arizona

Please rate how satisfied you are with the following career services at your college. 1 = Not at all satisfied, 5 = Very satisfied

6%

14%

25%

20%

22%

14%

6%

13%

25%

27%

20%

10%

Not at all satisfied 1

2

3

4

Very satisfied 5

Not applicable University of Arizona

Total

5%

1%

19%

37%

30%

8%

3%

7%

21%

32%

27%

9%

Not at all satisfied 1

2

3

4

Very satisfied 5

Not applicable University of Arizona

Total

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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CAREER SERVICES SATISFACTION BY TYPE OF SERVICE

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

RESOURCE MATERIALS (PRINT, VIDEO, OR ONLINE)JOB POSTINGS

Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

US Undergraduate Edition Natural Sciences

University of Arizona

Please rate how satisfied you are with the following career services at your college. 1 = Not at all satisfied, 5 = Very satisfied

8%

6%

20%

35%

15%

15%

5%

13%

27%

27%

18%

10%

Not at all satisfied 1

2

3

4

Very satisfied 5

Not applicable University of Arizona

Total

6%

8%

31%

27%

15%

13%

4%

11%

26%

29%

20%

11%

Not at all satisfied 1

2

3

4

Very satisfied 5

Not applicable University of Arizona

Total

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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CAREER SERVICES SATISFACTION BY TYPE OF SERVICE

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

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University of Arizona

CAREER SERVICES WEBSITE WORKSHOPS (RESUME WRITING, INTERVIEWING, ETC.)

Please rate how satisfied you are with the following career services at your college. 1 = Not at all satisfied, 5 = Very satisfied

5%

8%

29%

29%

19%

11%

5%

9%

25%

29%

22%

10%

Not at all satisfied 1

2

3

4

Very satisfied 5

Not applicable University of Arizona

Total

8%

9%

19%

20%

20%

24%

4%

8%

22%

29%

24%

14%

Not at all satisfied 1

2

3

4

Very satisfied 5

Not applicable University of Arizona

Total

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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CAREER SERVICES SATISFACTION BY TYPE OF SERVICE

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

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University of Arizona

EMPLOYER INFORMATION SESSIONS

Please rate how satisfied you are with the following career services at your college. 1 = Not at all satisfied, 5 = Very satisfied

6%

6%

18%

30%

12%

27%

6%

12%

27%

23%

15%

17%

Not at all satisfied 1

2

3

4

Very satisfied 5

Not applicable University of Arizona

Total

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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OVERALL SATISFACTION

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

US Undergraduate Edition Natural Sciences

University of Arizona

How would you rate the career services offered at your school?

2%

23%

45%

24%

7%

3%

21%

40%

26%

9%

Poor

Fair

Good

Very good

ExcellentUniversity of Arizona

Total

4. EMPLOYER RANKINGS

5. STUDENTS’ EMPLOYER PREFERENCES

6. APPENDIX

1. METHODOLOGY & KEY FINDINGS

2. UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

STUDENTS’ CAREER & COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES 3.

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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MOST PREFERRED INDUSTRIES

STUDENTS’ CAREER & COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES

In which industry would you ideally want to work when choosing your first employment after graduation? Please select a maximum of three alternatives

Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

US Undergraduate Edition Natural Sciences

University of Arizona

57%

28%

22%

22%

18%

6%

5%

4%

4%

3%

55%

26%

22%

11%

11%

2%

4%

2%

6%

2%

Health care equipment and services

Pharmaceuticals and biotech

Educational and research institutions

Public sector and Governmental Agencies

Chemicals

Law firms

Aerospace and defense

Financial Services

Travel and leisure

BanksUniversity of Arizona

Total

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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PREFERRED SIZE OF EMPLOYER

STUDENTS’ CAREER & COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES

What size of employer would you prefer working for when choosing your first employment? Please select only one alternative

Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

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University of Arizona

4%

31%

37%

20%

8%

4%

25%

43%

18%

10%

Micro employer (Less than 10employees)

Small employer (10-100 employees)

Medium-sized employer (100-500employees)

Big employer (500-1000 employees)

Macro employer (More than 1000employees) University of Arizona

Total

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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CAREER GOALSUNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA VS. TOTAL

STUDENTS’ CAREER & COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES

Below is a list of nine possible career goals. Which are most important to you? Please select a maximum of three alternatives

Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

US Undergraduate Edition Natural Sciences

University of Arizona

73%

69%

61%

35%

12%

11%

9%

8%

8%

66%

64%

65%

35%

15%

11%

8%

12%

10%

To have work/life balance

To be secure or stable in my job

To be dedicated to a cause or to feel that I am serving agreater good

To be competitively or intellectually challenged

To be a leader or manager of people

To be entrepreneurial or creative/innovative

To be a technical or functional expert

To be autonomous or independent

To have an international career University of Arizona

Total

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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CAREER GOALS • 2012 VS. 2011UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

STUDENTS’ CAREER & COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES

Below is a list of nine possible career goals. Which are most important to you? Please select a maximum of three alternatives

Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

US Undergraduate Edition Natural Sciences

University of Arizona

73%

69%

61%

35%

12%

11%

9%

8%

8%

70%

58%

56%

38%

17%

9%

8%

13%

13%

To have work/life balance

To be secure or stable in my job

To be dedicated to a cause or to feel that I am servinga greater good

To be competitively or intellectually challenged

To be a leader or manager of people

To be entrepreneurial or creative/innovative

To be a technical or functional expert

To be autonomous or independent

To have an international career University of Arizona 2012

University of Arizona 2011

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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CAREER GOALS • 2012 VS. 2011TOTAL

STUDENTS’ CAREER & COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES

Below is a list of nine possible career goals. Which are most important to you? Please select a maximum of three alternatives

Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

US Undergraduate Edition Natural Sciences

University of Arizona

66%

65%

64%

35%

15%

12%

11%

10%

8%

67%

61%

63%

33%

15%

13%

11%

10%

7%

To have work/life balance

To be dedicated to a cause or to feel that I am serving agreater good

To be secure or stable in my job

To be competitively or intellectually challenged

To be a leader or manager of people

To be autonomous or independent

To be entrepreneurial or creative/innovative

To have an international career

To be a technical or functional expert Total 2012

Total 2011

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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EXPECTED ANNUAL SALARY

STUDENTS’ CAREER & COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES

What is your expected salary before taxes (excluding commission and bonus) at your first employment after graduation?

49,526

USD52,294Total

University of Arizona

USD

Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

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University of Arizona

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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ACTUAL COMMUNICATION CHANNELS • TOP 10

STUDENTS’ CAREER & COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES

Through which channels have you learnt about these employers?Please select as many alternatives as applicable

Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

US Undergraduate Edition Natural Sciences

University of Arizona

38%

32%

30%

25%

22%

21%

20%

18%

18%

18%

37%

33%

30%

23%

23%

20%

17%

23%

23%

19%

Employer websites

TV advertisements

Social networks/communities

Career fairs

Professional networks/communities

Career guidance websites

University press & student organisation publications

News print media advertisements

News websites advertisements

Outdoor/billboard advertisementsUniversity of Arizona

Total

5. STUDENTS’ EMPLOYER PREFERENCES

6. APPENDIX

1. METHODOLOGY & KEY FINDINGS

2. UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

3. STUDENTS’ CAREER & COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES

EMPLOYER RANKINGS 4.

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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CONSIDERED EMPLOYER RANKINGUNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA • TOP 30

EMPLOYER RANKINGS

Below is a list of employers. Which of these employers would you consider working for?

EmployerRank 2012

Percent 2012

EmployerRank 2012

Percent 2012

Mayo Clinic 1 32.81% 0 Peace Corps 15 15.63% -12

Centers for Disease Control 2 31.25% 3 Teach for America 15 15.63% -3

National Institutes of Health 3 29.69% 1 U.S. Department of State 15 15.63% 4

American Cancer Society 4 26.56% -2 Pfizer 19 14.84% -2

Walt Disney Company 4 26.56% 2 Microsoft 20 14.06% -1

Apple 6 24.22% 1 Amazon 21 13.28% 7

Starbucks 7 21.88% 16 Facebook 21 13.28% 16

Google 8 21.09% 4 Nike 21 13.28% 2

NASA 9 20.31% 0 U.S. Air Force 21 13.28% 35

FBI 10 19.53% 1 U.S. Department of Energy 21 13.28% -6

Maxim Healthcare 11 18.75% 12 Raytheon Company 26 12.50% -8

United Nations 11 18.75% -2 Target 26 12.50% -3

Central Intelligence Agency 13 17.97% 2 U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 26 12.50% 19

Johnson & Johnson 14 17.19% -2 Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals 29 11.72% 16

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 15 15.63% -8 Ecolab 29 11.72% -8

Trend Trend

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?? SURVEY QUESTION

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IDEAL EMPLOYER RANKINGUNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA • TOP 20

EMPLOYER RANKINGS

Please select five employers from the list below for which you would most like to work - your five Ideal Employers

EmployerRank 2012

Percent 2012

EmployerRank 2012

Percent 2012

Mayo Clinic 1 24.60% 0 Peace Corps 11 7.94% -8

National Institutes of Health 2 18.25% 0 Central Intelligence Agency 12 7.14% -1

Centers for Disease Control 3 15.87% 1 Maxim Healthcare 12 7.14% 13

American Cancer Society 4 14.29% 0 U.S. Department of State 12 7.14% 9

Walt Disney Company 5 11.11% 2 Teach for America 15 6.35% -3

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 6 9.52% 0 Apple 16 5.56% 1

Google 6 9.52% 15 Genentech 16 5.56% 20

United Nations 6 9.52% 15 NASA 16 5.56% -9

FBI 9 8.73% -2 Biogen Idec 19 4.76% NEW -

Starbucks 9 8.73% 27 Johnson & Johnson 19 4.76% -7

Trend Trend

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?? SURVEY QUESTIONS

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POTENTIAL APPLICANTS’ RANKINGUNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA • TOP 10

EMPLOYER RANKINGS

• Please select five employers from the list below for which you would most like to work - your five Ideal Employers.

• Have you or will you apply to these employers?

EmployerRank 2012

Percent 2012

EmployerRank 2012

Percent 2012

Mayo Clinic 1 10.23% 1 U.S. Department of Energy 4 3.41% 0

Starbucks 2 7.95% 10 Wells Fargo & Company 4 3.41% 25

American Cancer Society 3 4.55% 6 3M 8 2.27% NEW -

Centers for Disease Control 4 3.41% -1 Apple 8 2.27% 21

Central Intelligence Agency 4 3.41% 4 Biogen Idec 8 2.27% NEW -

Trend Trend

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?? SURVEY QUESTION

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IDEAL EMPLOYER RANKINGTOTAL • TOP 20

EMPLOYER RANKINGS

Please select five employers from the list below for which you would most like to work - your five Ideal Employers

EmployerRank 2012

Percent 2012

EmployerRank 2012

Percent 2012

National Institutes of Health 1 19.02% 0 FBI 11 7.55% -1

Mayo Clinic 2 18.79% 0 Nike 12 6.23% 6

Centers for Disease Control 3 16.20% 1 Maxim Healthcare 13 5.89% 1

American Cancer Society 4 15.96% -1 United Nations 14 5.77% -2

Walt Disney Company 5 10.36% 0 Teach for America 15 5.58% 1

Peace Corps 6 10.03% 0 Central Intelligence Agency 16 5.48% 3

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 7 9.74% 0 Johnson & Johnson 17 5.05% -4

Google 8 8.90% 1 Pfizer 18 5.03% -1

NASA 9 8.08% -1 U.S. Department of Energy 19 4.60% -4

Apple 10 7.99% 1 U.S. Air Force 20 3.70% 1

Trend Trend

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TOP FINDINGS • EMPLOYER RANKINGSTOTAL

EMPLOYER RANKINGS

POTENTIALAPPLICANTS’ RANKING1. National Institutes of Health2. Centers for Disease Control3. Mayo Clinic4. Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)5. American Cancer Society

HIGH ACHIEVERS’ RANKING1. Mayo Clinic2. National Institutes of Health3. American Cancer Society4. Centers for Disease Control5. Walt Disney Company

CONSIDEREDEMPLOYER RANKING1. American Cancer Society2. National Institutes of Health3. Mayo Clinic4. Centers for Disease Control5. Walt Disney Company

IDEAL EMPLOYER RANKING1. National Institutes of Health2. Mayo Clinic3. Centers for Disease Control4. American Cancer Society5. Walt Disney Company 5

4

3

2

1

5

4

3

2

1

5

4

3

2

1

5

4

3

2

1

Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

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University of Arizona

1. METHODOLOGY & KEY FINDINGS

2. UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

3. STUDENTS’ CAREER & COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES

4. EMPLOYER RANKINGS

STUDENTS’ EMPLOYER PREFERENCES 5.6. APPENDIX

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EMPLOYER REPUTATION & IMAGEThe attributes of the employer as an organization• Attractive/exciting products and services• Corporate Social Responsibility• Environmental sustainability• Ethical standards• Fast-growing/entrepreneurial• Financial strength• Innovation• Inspiring management• Market success• Prestige

REMUNERATION & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES The monetary compensation and other benefits, now and in the future • Clear path for advancement• Competitive base salary• Competitive benefits• Good reference for future career• High future earnings• Leadership opportunities• Overtime pay/compensation• Performance-related bonus• Rapid promotion• Sponsorship of future education

JOB CHARACTERISTICSThe contents and demands of the job, including the learning opportunities provided by the job• Challenging work• Client interaction • Control over my number of working hours• Flexible working conditions• High level of responsibility• Opportunities for international travel/relocation• Professional training and development• Secure employment• Team oriented work• Variety of assignments

PEOPLE & CULTUREThe social environment and attributes of the work place• A creative and dynamic work environment• A friendly work environment• Acceptance towards minorities• Enabling me to integrate personal interests in my schedule • Interaction with international clients and colleagues• Leaders who will support my development• Recognizing performance (meritocracy)• Recruiting only the best talent• Respect for its people• Support for gender equality

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THE DRIVERS OF EMPLOYER ATTRACTIVENESS

STUDENTS’ EMPLOYER PREFERENCES

The framework is developed together with professor Paula Caligiuri, Director of the Center for HR Strategy at Rutgers University. Based on specific research within HR, as well as focus groups and general communication with both our clients and students.

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THE DRIVERS OF EMPLOYER ATTRACTIVENESS

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EMPLOYER REPUTATION

& IMAGE

REMUNERATION & ADVANCEMENT

OPPORTUNITIES

JOBCHARACTERISTICS

PEOPLE& CULTURE

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?? SURVEY QUESTION

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RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF EACH DRIVER

STUDENTS’ EMPLOYER PREFERENCES

How would you rate the relative importance of these aspects when choosing your Ideal Employer? Please divide 100 points between the alternatives in accordance with importance

5

38

University of Arizona Total

EMPLOYER REPUTATION & IMAGE

JOB CHARACTERISTICS

PEOPLE & CULTURE

REMUNERATION & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Universum Student Survey 2012University Report

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University of Arizona

22%

26%

27%

24% 22%

27%26%

25%

?? SURVEY QUESTION

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EMPLOYER REPUTATION & IMAGE

STUDENTS’ EMPLOYER PREFERENCES

Which attributes do you perceive as the most attractive? Please select a maximum of three alternatives

5

EMPLOYERREPUTATION

& IMAGE

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University of Arizona

55%

37%

33%

30%

29%

29%

25%

18%

17%

14%

49%

41%

32%

24%

26%

31%

26%

18%

16%

13%

Ethical standards

Innovation

Financial strength

Inspiring management

Attractive/exciting products and services

Prestige

Environmental sustainability

Corporate Social Responsibility

Market success

Fast-growing/entrepreneurial University of Arizona

Total

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STUDENTS’ EMPLOYER PREFERENCES

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JOBCHARACTERISTICS

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50%

41%

31%

30%

28%

26%

22%

21%

18%

17%

51%

39%

31%

23%

23%

29%

24%

24%

22%

16%

Secure employment

Professional training and development

Challenging work

Client interaction

Team oriented work

Flexible working conditions

High level of responsibility

Variety of assignments

Opportunities for international travel/relocation

Control over my number of working hours University of Arizona

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PEOPLE & CULTURE

STUDENTS’ EMPLOYER PREFERENCES

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5

PEOPLE& CULTURE

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54%

46%

46%

42%

21%

19%

18%

16%

13%

12%

55%

42%

45%

37%

29%

20%

22%

12%

13%

13%

Respect for its people

A creative and dynamic work environment

A friendly work environment

Leaders who will support my development

Recognizing performance (meritocracy)

Recruiting only the best talent

Enabling me to integrate personal interests in myschedule

Acceptance towards minorities

Support for gender equality

Interaction with international clients and colleagues University of Arizona

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REMUNERATION & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

STUDENTS’ EMPLOYER PREFERENCES

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REMUNERATION & ADVANCEMENT

OPPORTUNITIES

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42%

41%

40%

39%

34%

33%

21%

15%

10%

9%

41%

42%

35%

37%

28%

31%

24%

16%

7%

15%

Leadership opportunities

Good reference for future career

Clear path for advancement

High future earnings

Competitive benefits

Sponsorship of future education

Competitive base salary

Performance-related bonus

Rapid promotion

Overtime pay/compensation University of Arizona

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1. Respect for its people (People & Culture)

2. Secure employment (Job Characteristics)

3. A friendly work environment (People & Culture)

4. Ethical standards (Employer Reputation & Image)

5. A creative and dynamic work environment (People & Culture)

1. Respect for its people (People & Culture)

2. Ethical standards (Employer Reputation & Image)

3. A creative and dynamic work environment (People & Culture)

4. Leaders who will support my development (People & Culture)

5. A friendly work environment (People & Culture)

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1. METHODOLOGY & KEY FINDINGS

2. UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

3. STUDENTS’ CAREER & COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES

4. EMPLOYER RANKINGS

5. STUDENTS’ EMPLOYER PREFERENCES

APPENDIX 6.

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONSTOTAL (1/8)

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University Total University Total

Colorado State University 1.32% University of South Florida 0.87%

University of Wisconsin - Madison 1.30% Virginia Commonwealth University 0.85%

University of Georgia 1.24% Iowa State University 0.84%

University of California - San Diego 1.15% Texas A&M University 0.83%

University of Washington - Seattle 1.14% University of Oklahoma 0.80%

Pennsylvania State University 1.13% Rutgers University - New Brunswick 0.76%

North Carolina State University - Raleigh 1.11% California State University - Fresno 0.74%

University of Arizona 1.04% Louisiana State University 0.74%

Arizona State University 1.04% Florida International University 0.74%

University of Central Florida 1.04% Texas Pan American University 0.74%

Michigan State University 1.02% University of Cincinnati 0.74%

University of Akron 0.98% Oregon State University 0.73%

University of Maryland - CollegePark 0.92% Kent State University 0.73%

University of Florida 0.92% California State University - Long Beach 0.71%

SUNY Stony Brook 0.91% California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo 0.70%

University of California - Berkeley 0.91% Temple University 0.68%

East Carolina University 0.91% George Mason University 0.68%

University of California - Los Angeles 0.88% Kennesaw State University 0.65%

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONSTOTAL (2/8)

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University Total University Total

Purdue University 0.64% California State University - Fullerton 0.56%

University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign 0.63% University of Massachusetts - Amherst 0.55%

Ohio State University 0.63% University of South Alabama 0.55%

University of Texas - Austin 0.63% University of California - Riverside 0.55%

Northern Arizona University 0.62% University of Nevada - Las Vegas 0.55%

Texas Woman's University 0.62% University of Oregon 0.55%

University of Texas - El Paso 0.61% University of Houston 0.55%

University of New Mexico 0.61% Indiana University 0.54%

University of Texas at San Antonio 0.60% University of California - Santa Barbara 0.54%

University of Colorado - Boulder 0.60% Loyola University - Chicago 0.54%

University of Connecticut 0.59% University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 0.54%

West Virginia University 0.59% Florida Atlantic University 0.52%

SUNY Buffalo 0.58% University of Illinois - Chicago 0.51%

Florida State University 0.58% Idaho State University 0.51%

North Dakota State University 0.57% University of Missouri - Columbia 0.51%

Eastern Michigan University 0.57% Georgia State University 0.50%

San Diego State University 0.57% California State University - Northridge 0.50%

Clemson University 0.57% University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 0.49%

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONSTOTAL (3/8)

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University Total University Total

Arkansas State University 0.48% University of Kentucky 0.40%

University of Colorado - Denver 0.48% Middle Tennessee State University 0.40%

James Madison University 0.48% Boston University 0.39%

University of Kansas 0.48% University of Iowa 0.39%

Boise State University 0.46% University of Texas - Arlington 0.38%

Kansas State University 0.46% Illinois State University 0.38%

University of Alabama 0.46% Towson University 0.37%

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities 0.46% Mississippi State University 0.37%

University of Vermont 0.45% Embry Riddle Aeronautical University 0.37%

Virginia Tech 0.45% University of Alaska - Fairbanks 0.37%

University of South Carolina - Columbia 0.45% DePaul University 0.37%

Montana State University - Bozeman 0.45% New York University 0.37%

Auburn University 0.44% Texas Tech University 0.37%

Syracuse University 0.41% Florida A&M University 0.36%

Northeastern University 0.41% Baylor University 0.36%

University of Rhode Island 0.41% University of Wyoming 0.36%

University of Puerto Rico 0.40% New Mexico State University 0.35%

Harvard University 0.40% Howard University 0.35%

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONSTOTAL (4/8)

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University Total University Total

University of North Florida 0.34% Oklahoma State University 0.30%

University of California - Davis 0.34% University of Maine 0.28%

University of California - Santa Cruz 0.34% University of North Texas 0.28%

University of Pennsylvania 0.34% University of Virginia 0.28%

University of Toledo 0.34% Washington State University 0.28%

University of Tennessee 0.34% University of Southern California 0.28%

University of Miami 0.33% Texas Southern University 0.28%

CUNY Queens College 0.33% University of Hawaii 0.27%

SUNY Binghamton 0.32% Western Washington University 0.27%

University of Pittsburgh 0.32% Missouri State University 0.27%

Miami University of Ohio 0.31% University of North Carolina - Charlotte 0.27%

Northern Illinois University 0.31% Montclair State University 0.27%

University of California - Irvine 0.31% University of Delaware 0.26%

Saginaw Valley State University 0.31% Old Dominion University 0.26%

Johns Hopkins University 0.31% Southeastern Louisiana University 0.26%

Central Michigan University 0.31% La Salle University 0.26%

University of Louisville 0.30% Portland State University 0.26%

Cornell University 0.30% University of Southern Indiana 0.26%

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University Total University Total

Youngstown State University 0.26% Creighton University 0.22%

Wichita State University 0.25% Murray State University 0.21%

Rochester Institute of Technology 0.25% Indiana University of Pennsylvania 0.21%

Appalachian State University 0.25% University of Idaho 0.20%

CUNY Brooklyn College 0.24% University of Northern Colorado 0.20%

Ball State University 0.24% California State University - Dominguez Hills 0.20%

University of Maryland - Baltimore 0.24% Rutgers University - Newark 0.20%

Seton Hall University 0.24% Marshall University 0.20%

University of Rochester 0.24% University of Nebraska - Lincoln 0.20%

Tulane University 0.23% Villanova University 0.20%

St. Cloud State University 0.23% College of Charleston 0.19%

St. Louis University 0.23% CUNY College of Staten Island 0.19%

University of West Georgia 0.23% SUNY Albany 0.19%

Western Michigan University 0.23% Utah State University 0.19%

Southern Utah University 0.23% Indiana State University 0.19%

Pace University - New York City 0.22% Georgia Institute of Technology 0.19%

Southern Illinois University 0.22% Bradley University 0.19%

University of Mary Washington 0.22% Fort Hays State University 0.19%

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONSTOTAL (6/8)

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University Total University Total

University of Texas - Tyler 0.19% Carnegie Mellon University 0.14%

Morgan State University 0.19% Drexel University 0.14%

Northwestern University 0.18% Lewis University 0.14%

Case Western Reserve University 0.18% Wright State University 0.14%

Columbus State University 0.18% Stanford University 0.13%

Duke University 0.18% Massachusetts Institute of Technology 0.13%

Butler University 0.17% Prairie View A&M University 0.13%

CUNY NYC College of Technology 0.17% University of Northern Iowa 0.13%

Radford University 0.17% Georgetown University 0.12%

Ramapo College 0.17% University of Chicago 0.12%

Texas Christian University 0.17% Princeton University 0.11%

University of Central Missouri 0.16% Brigham Young University 0.11%

Brown University 0.16% University of Arkansas - Fayetteville 0.11%

Rhode Island College 0.16% University of Mississippi 0.11%

George Washington University 0.16% Xavier University 0.11%

Columbia University 0.16% Western Connecticut State University 0.11%

Truman State University 0.15% Washington University in St. Louis 0.11%

Alabama A&M University 0.14% Fairfield University 0.11%

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University Total University Total

University of San Francisco 0.10% Colorado School of Mines 0.08%

Yale University 0.10% St. Joseph's University 0.07%

College of William and Mary 0.10% Wake Forest University 0.07%

University of Dayton 0.09% Brandeis University 0.07%

California Institute of Technology 0.09% Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 0.07%

University of Denver 0.09% Albion College 0.07%

DePauw University 0.09% Providence College 0.07%

Santa Clara University 0.09% University of Michigan - Dearborn 0.07%

Bowling Green State University 0.09% University of Washington - Bothell 0.07%

Oakland University 0.09% Keene State College 0.07%

University of New Orleans 0.09% Loyola Marymount University 0.07%

University of Utah 0.09% University of San Diego 0.06%

Rutgers University - Camden 0.08% Rice University 0.06%

CUNY Hunter College 0.08% Pace University - Westchester 0.06%

Chapman University 0.08% Southern Methodist University 0.06%

Spelman College 0.08% California Polytechnic State University - Pomona 0.06%

Missouri University of Science & Technology 0.08% California State University - Chico 0.06%

Lehigh University 0.08% California State University - Sacramento 0.06%

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONSTOTAL (8/8)

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University Total University Total

Clark Atlanta University 0.06% Central Connecticut State University 0.03%

Cleveland State University 0.06% College of New Jersey 0.03%

Georgia Southern University 0.06% CUNY City College 0.03%

University of Ohio 0.06% Eastern Illinois University 0.03%

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 0.06% Emory University 0.03%

Vanderbilt University 0.06% Fordham University 0.03%

Western Kentucky University 0.06% Hofstra University 0.03%

Bucknell University 0.06% New York Institute of Technology 0.03%

Wayne State University 0.06% North Carolina A&T State University 0.03%

Tuskegee University 0.06% San Jose State University 0.03%

Michigan Technological University 0.06% Southern University and A&M College 0.03%

Robert Morris University 0.05% University of Richmond 0.03%

University of Evansville 0.05% Xavier University of Louisiana 0.03%

University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff 0.05% Huston-Tillotson University 0.03%

American University 0.04% Trinity University 0.03%

Lafayette College 0.04% University of Texas - Dallas 0.03%

Regis University 0.03% Polytechnic Institute of New York University 0.03%

Morehouse College 0.03% New Jersey Institute of Technology 0.01%

Boston College 0.03% Bryant University 0.01%

Bryn Mawr College 0.03% Other 4.35%