Lunch N Learn – Early Careers Employer Survey 2025

The University of Limerick is delighted to present the 2025 Early Careers Employer Survey results. The report and its findings reflect the views and experiences of employers who hired graduates or hosted work placements in 2024 and 2025.

We are also pleased to introduce a new dimension to this year’s publication—The Voice of the Student—capturing the views of 1,780 students on the graduate recruitment process, their motivations, and expectations.

New to this year’s report is an exploration of how employers are beginning to integrate AI into early career recruitment. This emerging theme offers insight into how technology shapes candidate sourcing, screening, and selection.

The report addresses a wide range of early career topics, including:

1. Graduate Recruitment Trends

2. Recruitment Channels

3. Application and Selection

4. Remuneration

5. Recruitment Challenges

6. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

7. Work Placement Trends

8. Skills in Demand

9. The Role of AI in Graduate Recruitment

10. Student Perspectives on Graduate Careers

Please join us for an interactive presentation on the 2025 survey results.