Should I check which companies graduates actually join rather than only the employment rate?
Yes. In addition to the employment rate, check which industries, job types, and kinds of companies graduates enter so you can understand the career outcomes more concretely. However, do not judge only by company names. Also consider whether the outcomes fit your goals, how the employment rate is calculated, and differences by faculty, program, and academic year, using the university’s official information.
Key points
- Look at industries, occupations, company size, and location of employment.
- Check the denominator, population covered, and categories of post-graduation outcomes used for the employment rate.
- Review results for the faculty, department, or program you are considering rather than only university-wide figures.
- Give priority to fit with your goals and the work itself.
Things to check
- Employment destinations and rates can differ by university, faculty or department, academic year, and individual student.