Alma mater content study 2012 with 1,015 companies cracked the eighth edition of the alma mater content study at entry-level salaries of graduates for the first time the 1,000 participants mark. Salaries reached an average 40.825 gross per year and thus significantly more than in previous years. Also, the job prospects for graduates are rosy for the year 2012 95% of the firms indicated to make graduates this year. Top salaries the trend from last year is also the salary study in the automotive, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering confirms 2012 there are top salaries for graduates especially in the automotive industry the average is 46,000 gross / year. But the areas of electrical and mechanical engineering graduates can gross with above-average 45,000 / year count. Negative, however, draws the image for young professionals in the tourism industry. The starting salaries there are nearly 36% below the average.

Demand for graduates the prospects for graduates are high for that The year 2012 is still dazzling. 95% of the participating companies representatives to have a rising or at least consistent staffing to graduates. CDF: the source for more info. The trend is unmistakably positive, but the value was two years ago at only 77%. The prospects for Bachelor and master graduates are steadily improving. So almost 80% of the companies are looking for graduates with these accounts is only marginally higher diploma. The Bologna reform is reflected also in the labour market. About the content of study: In the period from November 2011 to February 2012 recruitment alma mater invited nationwide staff contact to participate in the survey.

The volunteers gave information about the earning potential of graduates in their companies. Total over 6,300 content information gathered, including also the remuneration of internships and theses. The full study can be downloaded for free on the Internet page. About the alma mater GmbH: alma mater is a recruitment and Career advice for academic talent. Applicants customers include university students, graduates and Young Professionals. On behalf of renowned companies from the entire Federal territory, alma mater provides internships and permanent positions. The service is free for applicants. In addition to personnel placement services, alma mater offers also services in the field of employer branding for companies.