Characteristics and work expectations of graduates of the Generation Y of the Universidad Continental, Huancayo

Abstract

The objective was to determine the characteristics and job expectations of the graduates of the Continental University who belong the Generation “Y” from the perspective of the Theory of Generations. The technique and sources of data collection that was used were the surveys and documentary analysis. The main istrument for data collection was the Documentary Analysis Guide. The sample was of 373 students of the Universidad Continental that fulfilled the etareas characteristics of the Generation “Y”. The main characteristics and job expectations of the UC of Generation “Y” found are: the 80% value their personal and family llife and prefer to work only 8 hours a day; 62 % prefer to work as a dependent employee while building a personal business; 81 % value the times to travel, play sports and have hobbies;95% value having a work schedule that allows them to dedícate themselvs to their personal projects; 77 % prefer a flexible schedule and work only the hours necessary to fulfill their responsabilities; 91 % consider it worthwhile to dedícate their time to a job that stimulates them; 53 % consider that what makes a job center more attractive is if they offer a career line; 44 % say that “if you do what you like or are passionate about” is synonymous with professional development. In conclusion, when deciding to stay in a work center, the two most important aspects taken into account are: 30 % if there is the possibility of doing a career path and 29 % by salary increase.