Think first job! Preferences and expectations of engineering students in a French ‘Grande Ecole'
Résumé
A career in engineering may be appealing owing to the prospect of a good salary and a dynamic work environment. There may, however, be challenges for students wishing to enter their first job. In engineering education, career preparation courses may be included so as to prepare students adequately for their first job, future careers, and to reinforce career decision-making skills. This study explored the first-job preferences and expectations of engineering students at a generalist French ‘ Grande Ecole ' before their compulsory internship. The study ultimately provided insight into ways in which future engineers may best be equipped for their first jobs. A qualitative research study was employed, using four focus groups to collect data, which was analysed thematically. Key findings indicate the resolute importance that engineering students place on having a challenging job, teamwork, independence, opportunities for development, and a participative style of being managed. The research findings may be of value in order to renew an engineering curriculum with better alignment between students ' expectations and industry needs.
Mots clés
Engineering education
Engineering
Skills
Skill development
Skill and knowledge
Competencies
Career
Career planning
Career path
CDIO skills &
aptitudes
Grande ecole
Job satisfaction
Salary
Workplace learning
Working and learning situations
Teaching
Learning style
Learning
Decision making
Decision
Internship
Qualitative method
Teamwork
Industry
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