Early Talent Insights - Monthly Releases
Each issue of 'Early Talent Insights' is based on the results of a poll shared each month with all students at the Ted Rogers School of Management. Completing the poll takes students mere seconds, but the overall analysis of the results is worth studying. Analyzed by year of study, academic program, and whether they participate in Co-op or not, each issue is guaranteed to be thought-provoking.
The future of work is AI-enabled - and our students are already adapting. Our latest issue explores how business students are building confidence with AI tools and positioning themselves for an evolving workplace.
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What do students really expect to earn after graduation? This issue explores how early-career salary expectations are forming - and what this means for employers shaping compensation, messaging, and early talent strategies.
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What role does diversity and inclusion play in students’ job decisions? This month's issue reveals how D&I influences how early talent evaluates employers.
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This month’s issue uncovers surprising gaps between how students and employers are actually using AI in the workplace. Get a first look at the emerging trends reshaping early-career workflows.
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Explore how Co-op students and their Supervisors view the work term experience—and where their perspectives diverge. Discover what factors shape satisfaction on both sides and what this means for supporting early talent success.
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We asked Business students what matters most when considering a full-time job offer. Their responses reveal clear priorities that every recruiter should know - are your offers aligned?
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Want to know if your co-op student offer is competitive?
In this Early Talent Insights Special Report, we share the co-op wage data for 2024-2025. Learn how co-op wages stack up across work terms, academic programs, and different industries—so you can benchmark, stay competitive, and attract top talent.
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Who’s really shaping student career decisions? Is it parents, professors, or industry professionals? This month’s findings reveal the real influencers and how they change as students progress through their program. These insights may help employers re-align their outreach strategy.
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This month’s insights reveal what students prioritize when choosing a Co-op opportunity: meaningful work, mentorship, culture, or something else? Find out what it takes to attract and retain the best student candidates.
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In this month's insights, we highlight the average number of days students are willing to commute and for how long. Learn how aligning with student expectations can strengthen your recruitment strategy.
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This month’s insights reveal which professional designations students view as most valuable to their careers. Stand out to top early talent by spotlighting the right growth opportunities and showing how your organization supports their professional goals.
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We've created the basis for a new Student Confidence Index by asking students about their confidence level in securing a meaningful full-time role upon graduation.
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What makes the biggest impact in the workplace beyond core responsibilities? We asked Co-op students and their supervisors to weigh in on the actions that drive positive change. While some responses closely align, others reveal key differences in perspective. Dive into the latest issue of Early Talent Insights to see what truly stands out in shaping a meaningful workplace experience.
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Unlock the latest insights on how early talent prefers to learn and grow in the workplace. In this issue, find out what matters most to the next generation of professionals—and how your company can stay ahead in attracting top talent.
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What skills do students believe are most critical for employability? In this issue, we dive into student perspectives across programs, years of study, and Co-op participation to uncover what they believe gives them "the edge" with employers.
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Dive into the latest findings on how today’s students envision their career's starting salary. Uncover trends that could redefine how organizations connect with the next generation of professionals.
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Discover what our business students rank as most important to them, when reviewing a job posting.
With insights drawn from over 1,600 undergraduate students, across 12 academic programs, consider what you might change in your job posting, in order to better attract strong early talent.
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With an increased focus on workplace diversity, employers can confidently look to the Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM) for a student and new graduate pool that is one of the most culturally diverse in Canada.
In this issue of Early Talent Insights, we share the student diversity data for the TRSM and the Ted Rogers Co-op program. This analysis was completed in collaboration with the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI) at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU).
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In this issue of Early Talent Insights, we delve into the perspectives of students and employers on the key factors that influence a student’s decision to return to the same employer for another Co-op work term or to accept a full-time position. The data highlights the alignment (and in some areas, divergence) of these perceptions, providing valuable insights for organizations looking to enhance student and new graduate engagement and retention.
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This issue explores the primary method used by students when searching for a full-time position. Nearly 42% of the students rely on LinkedIn, with its usage being notably higher among fourth-year students.
We also analyze the variations in platform preferences across different year of study, programs and by Co-op participation.
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This issue of Early Talent Insights examines the challenges students encounter when wishing to attend events hosted by our employer partners.
The student data clearly demonstrates that the biggest barrier to attendance is around the timing of the event. Scheduled classes, part-time work, and Co-op work terms are the primary barriers to participation.
The analysis further highlights that students in their 1st and 2nd years of study are also feeling anxious and unprepared to meet employers. These feelings lessen as they progress towards their final year.
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This issue explores the factors that influence a student's interest in attending an in-person or virtual event hosted by an employer.
We compare student responses by Academic Year of Study, and by Co-op participation, highlighting that students in their final year of study and those in the Ted Rogers Co-op program are more intentional and attend events for those employers they wish to work for, and are actively hiring.
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This issue explores the factors that most influence a student's decision to accept a full-time job offer, over and above salary.
We compare responses by year of study, and by Co-op participation, highlighting a number of important differences between students in their 1st year compared to final year, and those in Co-op.
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This issue highlights average hourly wages for Ted Rogers Co-op students over a 16 month period, from January 2023 to April 2024.
In order to be competitive and attract strong students, Early Talent Recruitment teams will value the within, including average hourly wages, by work term, and by industry.
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Students at the Ted Rogers School of Management helped us rank the appeal of 'job perks' during the employment offer stage. Across all 12 academic programs and years of study, our students agree that flexibility in the workforce is the most desirable benefit an employer can offer them, although it seems to be of less interest to Co-op students.
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It may not come as a surprise to early talent leads, that salary is the most important criterion for new graduates in evaluating an employment offer. But learn what else is important to graduates and how their perception of what is important changes as they progress through University. How might employers create competitive offers that align with the expectations of this new generation?
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