Universum Talent Research 2017

Universum Talent Research 2017 Partner Report | Rhodes University (RU)South African Edition | Professionals | All main fields of study

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Who We Are Thought leaders in Employer Branding, publishing content on C-suite level subjects. Surveying more than 1.3 million career-seekers, partnering with thousands of universities and organizations. Helping the world’s leading organizations strengthen their Employer Brands for over 25 years. Present in 60 countries with regional offices in New York City, Paris, Shanghai, Singapore and Stockholm. Serving more than 1 700 clients globally, including Fortune 100 companies. Full service Employer Branding partner, taking clients from identifying challenges, engaging talent to measuring success. Our Employer Branding content is published yearly in renowned media, e.g. WSJ, CNN, Le Monde, BusinessWeek.

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Some of the world’s most attractive employers Sample client list

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Universum Rankings and Thought leadership Publishers Universum in the Media

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Universum is the global leader in the field of employer branding and talent research. Through our market research, consulting and media solutions we aim to close the gap between the expectations of employers and talent, as well as support Higher Education Institutions in their roles. Through our unique insight into the recruitment challenges of employers and the dynamics of the talent market, we help nearly 2,000 colleges and universities worldwide to: We help higher educational institutions UNDERSTAND ATTRACT The career preferences and expectations of students and alumni Relevant employers to visit campus IDENTIFY MANAGE The readiness for professional life of your students and alumni The brand perception and attractiveness of your college/university

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study What we cover in the report • 1 • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • 2 TALENT PROFILE • 3 • UNIVERSITY BRAND PERCEPTION • 4 • CAREER & EMPLOYER PREFERENCES • 5 • CAREER STATUS

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study About the Universum Talent Research and the target groups THIS REPORT The Questionnaire • Created with over 25 years of experience, extensive research within HR, focus groups and communication with our clients, students and professionals. • Global perspective - local insight. • Conducted via an online survey. The online link was distributed via university and alumni-networks, communities, the Universum Panel and different local and global partners. Number of respondents GROUP 1 274 Your alumni GROUP 2 22 321 • respondents All professionals • Studentsat higher educational institutions. • Professionals with an academic degree • Non-academics FIELD PERIOD September 2016 - March 2017 Total number of respondents in the survey • 22 321

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Agenda • 1 • Find a summary of your university brand perception. See the profile, career and employer preferences of your alumni and the comparison groups. • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study What is your ethnic background? Target group | Students’ characteristics Your alumni All professionals

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study In which region do you currently live? Geographic representation Your alumni All professionals 1. Gauteng (48%) 2. Western Cape (18%) 3. KwaZulu-Natal (9%) 4. Eastern Cape (6%) 5. North West (4%) 6. Mpumalanga (3%) 7. Free State (3%) 8. Limpopo (2%) 9. Abroad (2%) 10. In Africa but outside South Africa (2%) 11. Northern Cape (1%) 1. Gauteng (39%) 2. Western Cape (18%) 3. Eastern Cape (15%) 4. Abroad (11%) 5. KwaZulu-Natal (11%) 6. In Africa but outside South Africa (3%) 7. Free State (1%) 7. Limpopo (1%) 9. Northern Cape (1%) 10. North West (0%)

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study General profile and summary of career preferences AVERAGE CURRENT ANNUAL SALARY AVERAGE AGE (years) AVERAGE WORK EXPERIENCE 64 % 36 % 34,2 9,0 384 557 ZAR years Your alumni TOP 5 OVERALL MOST IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTES Top career goals 1. To be competitively or intellectually challenged 2. To have work/life balance 3. To be dedicated to a cause or to feel that I am serving a greater good STATEMENTS PROFESSIONALS IDENTIFY THEMSELVES WITH 1. Future-Oriented 2. Seeing the bigger picture 3. Solution-focused TOP 3 MOST REPRESENTED INDUSTRIES Work experience distribution: 1. Educational and Scientific Institutions 2. Media and Advertising 3. Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study General profile and summary of career preferences AVERAGE CURRENT ANNUAL SALARY AVERAGE AGE (years) AVERAGE WORK EXPERIENCE 57 % 43 % 33,2 7,8 341 554 ZAR years All professionals TOP 5 OVERALL MOST IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTES Top career goals 1. To have work/life balance 2. To be competitively or intellectually challenged 3. To be secure or stable in my job STATEMENTS PROFESSIONALS IDENTIFY THEMSELVES WITH 1. Future-Oriented 2. Seeing the bigger picture 3. Solution-focused TOP 3 MOST REPRESENTED INDUSTRIES Work experience distribution: 1. Educational and Scientific Institutions 2. Health Care Services 3. Public Sector and Governmental Agencies

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Agenda • 1 • Find out, what kind of skills and mindset your alumni have and what separate them from the overall target group. These insights will help you improve the employability of your students and alumni by being able to communicate their unique value to employers. • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • 2 TALENT PROFILE

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Distribution per target group The Universum Career Profiles Your alumni All professionals

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study The Universum Career Profiles IDEALISTS CAREERISTS are future-oriented individuals who ultimately want to be managers and leaders of groups of people in a business environment. They have no problem starting from the bottom and learning what each rung on the ladder is like. In fact, many Careerists consider this process imperative to being a well-rounded leader later on in their careers. Careerists tend to be ambitious, but are also team-oriented, so they often bring others up along with them (riding their coattails so to speak). Careerists are also adaptable, meaning they are not set on any one way of achieving success and will instead do whatever they need to in order to adjust to a given situation. want to work in organizations that value and respect their employees, while taking an ethical stand on issues of corporate responsibility. As might be expected, an idealist values environmental sustainability and wants to align with companies that share the same values. Although idealists are dedicated to causes for the greater good, they are not merely dreamers and can offer viable solutions that often include creative experimentation. Idealists are fully capable of envisioning a higher state while implementing and leading teams in task-focused efforts. ENTREPRENEURS INTERNATIONALISTS are curious and creative individuals who are primarily focused on challenging and innovative work. When searching for job opportunities, entrepreneurs look for fast-growing companies that share their entrepreneurial spirit. Entrepreneurs tend to be solution-focused, which means they are most effective when there is an active problem to solve. They lean towards leadership roles and are focused on team dynamics. Entrepreneurs can bore quickly if they feel stagnant, which means they are always looking to lead their team to new challenges. tend to be “big-picture” individuals who focus primarily on the future instead of day-to-day or historical situations. They usually (but not always) know relatively early on in their lives that they want to have an international career and are usually interested in building international connections. Companies that are global in scope, or at the very least companies that have offices and/or operations in multiple parts of the world, will be most appealing to Internationalists. They are curious, open-minded and they value social interaction. HARMONISERS LEADERS are responsible and loyal individuals who are happy to take on responsibilities for the good of the team. Their friendliness and comfort around others makes them natural leaders, and their desire for harmony makes them excellent in team-oriented settings. They are also very successful when taking internships, as they find it easy to get along with whomever they are working for. Their driver is happiness. They would like to have a stable job where they are among nice colleagues. are able to see the big picture in any situation, which helps them inspire both their teams and themselves. They prefer the numerous benefits of working with others in a team environment, rather than being a “lone-wolf”. Leaders aren’t afraid of being responsible for situations. They see responsibility as something to be desired and sought after. Because they understand that, their success or failure is ultimately in their own hands. Leaders are also quite introspective; they can look inward and assess themselves honestly and, when necessary, harshly. Before starting their careers, leaders are often involved in various types of organisations, and are often responsible for the founding and growth of projects. HUNTERS are eager to search for new business opportunities and expect a competitive compensation as well as career advancement and high future earnings. A hunter is wired to be solution-focused, which enables him or her to provide answers for customer problems, which is an important facet for salespeople. Hunter personalities experience a continuous personal renewal. They are able to show growth and project how their skill sets will most benefit an organisation. This adaptive quality is a highly valued trait in dynamic organisations.

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Internationalists 13% of your alumni have an International Mindset Your alumni All professionals Share of talent with an international mindset within the target group: 13% 9% Being an Internationalist is not only an experience on a CV, but: • Comprises a global skill and mind-set which enables career success. • Allows individuals to recognise market & growth opportunities. • Enables individuals to handle complex situations and to successfully influence those who are different from oneself.

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Leaders 10% of your alumni are particularly interested in Leadership Your alumni All professionals Share of talent with Leadership Potential within the target group: 10% 14% Having a large share of future leaders in the population is important, as those will be the individuals who have the chance to influence business, governments and society in the future. Leaders combine: • An ability to see the big picture in any situation, which helps them inspire both their teams and themselves. • They prefer the benefits of working with others in a team environment, rather than being a “lone-wolf”. • They understand responsibility as something to be desired and sought after.

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Skill confidence 71% of your alumni are confident in their personality skills Your alumni All professionals Share of talent showing a high level of skill confidence: 71% 72% Self-esteem and having confidence into their own personality, soft-skills and experience is important for the employability of talent. Especially in presenting it to potential employers to gain, keep or find new employment when needed. See details on next slide.

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Agenda • 1 • This chapter evaluates your university brand perception with regards to four different aspects: Reputation & Image, Educational Offering, Culture & Student Life and Employability & Future Opportunities. • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • 2 TALENT PROFILE • 3 • UNIVERSITY BRAND PERCEPTION

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of your college or university? These are answers written in by your alumni. Spelling mistakes might occur. Top of mind associations with Rhodes University (RU)

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study This framework has been developed by Universum in cooperation with universities. The Universum Drivers of University Attractiveness Reputation & Image Culture & Student Life • Refers to the university as a whole • Refers to the social environment on- and off-campus SOFT • Availability of financial aid and scholarships • Costs (e.g. accommodation, tuition, living expenses, etc.) • Highly ranked within its field • Internationally acclaimed • Prestige • Recommended by friends / family • State of the art facilities • Successful alumni • Tradition of academic excellence • Acceptance towards minorities • Attractive geographic location • Creative and dynamic atmosphere • Friendly and open environment • Heritage and tradition • International student body • Secure campus environment • Social and recreational activities • Support for gender equality EXTRINSIC INTRINSIC Employability & Future Opportunities Educational Offering • Refers to the long-term opportunities the university provides for students • Refers to various aspects of the education provided by the university • Focus on professional development • Good reference for future career and/or education • High employment among graduates • Launching pad for international career • Opportunities to network with employers • Strong ties with industry • Supports and develops entrepreneurialism • Target school for employers in my field • Teaches transferable and practical skills employers are looking for • Attractive/exciting programs and fields of study • Challenging curriculum • Exceptional professors/lecturers • International focus • Practical aspects within the curriculum • Quality and variety of courses • Strong student support (e.g. Tutors, advisors, etc.) • Study abroad program • Unique or particular programs HARD

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Attractiveness vs. Associations Average association for your university Important areas where your university rates low – consider whether to adapt communication Important areas where your university rates highly – continue communicating Average attractiveness of the attributes within the driver • Attractiveness of the attributes Less important areas where your university rates highly – keep as is Less important areas where your university rates low – monitor / no action • Attributes that your alumni associate with your university

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Which of the following attributes do you associate with your college or university? Select as many as applicable. Which of these are most important to you? (Max. 3) Attractiveness vs. Associations with Rhodes University (RU) Reputation & Image

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Which of the following attributes do you associate with your college or university? Select as many as applicable. Most frequent associations Reputation & Image

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Attractiveness vs. Associations with Rhodes University (RU) Which of the following attributes do you associate with your college or university? Select as many as applicable. Which of these are most important to you? (Max. 3) Culture & Student Life

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Most frequent associations Which of the following attributes do you associate with your college or university? Select as many as applicable. Culture & Student Life

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Attractiveness vs. Associations with Rhodes University (RU) Which of the following attributes do you associate with your college or university? Select as many as applicable. Which of these are most important to you? (Max. 3) Employability & Future Opportunities

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Most frequent associations Which of the following attributes do you associate with your college or university? Select as many as applicable. Employability & Future Opportunities

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Attractiveness vs. Associations with Rhodes University (RU) Which of the following attributes do you associate with your college or university? Select as many as applicable. Which of these are most important to you? (Max. 3) Educational Offering

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Most frequent associations Which of the following attributes do you associate with your college or university? Select as many as applicable. Educational Offering

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Which of the following influenced you the most to choose your college or university? Please select a maximum of 3 alternatives. The chart shows the top 10 sources of influence. Who influenced your alumni the most when choosing your university? Your alumni All professionals

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study How satisfied are you with your college or university? How satisfied are your alumni with you? Not at all satisfied Extremely satisfied Average rate: Average rate: 8,4 7,5 Your alumni All professionals

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study How likely is it that you would recommend your educational institution to friends or family? Would your alumni recommend Rhodes University (RU) to a friend or family member? Not at all Extremely likely Average rate: Average rate: 8,5 7,6 Your alumni All professionals

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study How well did you feel prepared for your professional life upon your graduation? (0 = Not at all; 10 Optimally) Did your alumni feel prepared for their professional life upon their graduation? Not at all Optimally Average rate: Average rate: 7,0 7,0 Your alumni All professionals

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study If you were to restart your studies at any college or university, would you choose yours again? If your alumni could begin their studies again, would they choose Rhodes University (RU)? Your alumni All professionals Yes, definitely No, not at all Yes, definitely No, not at all Maybe Maybe

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study How important is it for you to be part of the alumni network of your university/alma mater ? How important is being part of the alumni service of the university/ alma-mater to your alumni? Your alumni All professionals

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Which services would you like your university to offer alumni? What services does your alumni like?

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study What would you like to hear about from the university/alma mater? What would your alumni like to hear about from the university /alma mater?

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study How often would you like your university / alma mater to contact you? How often would your alumni prefer you to contact them?

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Agenda • 1 • Find out which are professionals’ most preferred employers and get insight into the career preferences and expectations of your alumni in comparison to the overall population. Also, understand how your institution has shaped the career path of your students and alumni. • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • 2 TALENT PROFILE • 3 • UNIVERSITY BRAND PERCEPTION • 4 • CAREER & EMPLOYER PREFERENCES

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Which of these career goals are most important to you? Please select a maximum of 3 alternatives. “To be competitively or intellectually challenged” is the most important long term career goal

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Which of these career goals are most important to you? Please select a maximum of 3 alternatives. The alternatives in the legend are sorted according to importance in 2017. Thus, the most important career goal in 2017 is at the top of the legend. All professionals Career goals over time

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study This framework has been developed by Universum and is based on specific research within HR, as well as focus groups and general communication with both our clients, students and professionals. The Universum Drivers of Employer Attractiveness EMPLOYER REPUTATION & IMAGE PEOPLE & CULTURE • The attributes of the employer as an organisation • The social environment and attributes of the workplace SOFT • Attractive/exciting products and services • Corporate Social Responsibility • Corporate transparency • Ethical standards • Fast-growing/entrepreneurial • Innovation • Inspiring leadership • Inspiring purpose • Market success • Prestige • A creative and dynamic work environment • A friendly work environment • Commitment to diversity and inclusion • Enabling me to integrate personal interests in my schedule • Interaction with international clients and colleagues • Leaders who will support my development • Recognising performance (meritocracy) • Recruiting only the best talent • Respect for its people • Support for gender equality EXTRINSIC INTRINSIC REMUNERATION & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES JOB CHARACTERISTICS • The monetary compensation and other benefits, now and in the future • The contents and demands of the job, including the learning opportunities provided by the job • Clear path for advancement • Competitive base salary • Competitive benefits • Good reference for future career • High future earnings • Leadership opportunities • Overtime pay/compensation • Performance-related bonus • Rapid promotion • Sponsorship of future education • Challenging work • Customer focus • Flexible working conditions • High level of responsibility • High performance focus • Opportunities for international travel/relocation • Professional training and development • Secure employment • Team-oriented work • Variety of assignments HARD

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study Which attributes do you perceive as the most attractive? Please select a maximum of three alternatives. Your alumni What is attractive? EMPLOYER REPUTATION & IMAGE PEOPLE & CULTURE 1. Ethical standards 2. Inspiring purpose 3. Inspiring leadership 1. Leaders who will support my development 2. A creative and dynamic work environment 3. Recognising performance (meritocracy) REMUNERATION & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES JOB CHARACTERISTICS 1. Leadership opportunities 2. Clear path for advancement 3. Competitive base salary 1. Challenging work 2. Professional training and development 3. Flexible working conditions

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study How important to you is each of the below aspects? (Scale 1-5, 1=Not important at all, 5=Very important) Which attributes do you perceive as the most attractive? Please select a maximum of three alternatives. This is the attractiveness of the 40 attributes in relation to how important respondents think its driver is. This analysis gives a summarised 360 degree view of what influences employer attractiveness. “Leaders who will support my development” is the overall most important attribute to your alumni Your alumni All professionals Employer Reputation & Image People & Culture Remuneration & Advancement Opportunities Job Characteristics

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study For layout reasons, the employer’s name can be shortened in this report. The Universum Rankings Ideal Employer ranking FULL COMPANY LIST • Considered Employer ranking • Potential applicants’ • ranking (100-150 employers within each main field of study) • (maximum five employers) (Yes, definitely) • (as many as applicable) • “Below is a list of companies and organisations. For which of these employers would you consider working?” • “Now choose the five (5) employers you most want to work for, your five Ideal Employers.” • “If you were looking for a new job, would you consider applying at these employers?”

2017 | South Africa | Professionals | All main fields of study The Universum Recruitment Funnel UNIVERSUM MEASUREMENT Awareness Percentage Do talent know who the employer is? Awareness Considered Ranking Would they consider working for that employer? CONSIDERATION Ideal Employer Ranking Do they want to work for them? desire Potential Applicants’ Ranking Would they apply to work for them? APPLICATION

Universum Talent Research 2017

Universum Talent Research 2017

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