What do candidates expect from their dream job?

Candidates are no longer just looking for a position where they'll get the right salary. They want to find their dream job - and they have specific expectations of their ideal employer. The pan-European Candidate Pulse survey, conducted periodically by Michael Page, shows the most significant recent trends in candidate preferences. Responses from 5,000 respondents show that the majority of them cannot imagine returning to full-time office work. For an increasing number of employees, opportunities for personal development and access to training are strong motivators. As many as 75 percent would like to work for a socially responsible company. What makes a good job a dream job?

"This is an important signal for employers, as a more flexible approach to the number of hours spent away from home is one factor that could also contribute to a greater representation of women in the labor market," Magdalena Wolowiec, Senior Marketing Executive at recruitment firm Michael Page, assessed.

In her opinion, at the same time, we cannot forget the importance of personal contact and relationships in the workplace. The ideal, most desirable option is three days working in the office and two at home - such a solution would satisfy 36 percent of respondents. 

(WBJ)