“Crisis”, from the Greek krisis: the judgment. As the economic crisis hits countries around the world, new generations of potential executives of both Europe and the United States, in the twilight of their studies and at the dawn of their careers, face an additional attack. An identity crisis, a judgment whose verdict is hopeless, “whatever my education or my degree, I must be aware of the economic realities and adapt to the demands of the workplace.”

Prepared for the future, qualifications in-hand, and technical skills proven, young graduates must stand out in a global labor market. Their distinguishing factor above all… is their personality. From a company’s perspective, what differentiates two young MIT graduates both able to use Python programming language, if not the behaviors they will adopt in a job? Will they be team players? What is their motivation: variety of tasks or money?

Si vis pacem, para bellum “If you want peace, prepare for war.” More than ever, the university is a place for character development, the passageway to the adult world. It supports young people in defining their lifetime ambitions. We strive to provide tangible evidence in order to understand and support a university’s future talent. Know yourself to successfully sell yourself to an employer; know your motivations to choose your future career. Career guidance is the key! That’s why counseling professionals work hard to help students find their way and discover their talent…today!

What motivates students today