New grads put job security over pay as AI and economy raise concerns

• Key Insight: Learn how graduates now prioritize stability over status in early-career choices.
• What’s at Stake: Turnover, talent pipelines and employer branding risk from mismatched hiring promises.
• Supporting Data: 67% would accept lower pay for greater long-term job security.
  Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

As graduates prepare to enter an uncertain job market this year, a new survey shows that they are prioritizing stability over status.