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Which university departments have the fastest-hiring graduates?
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Which university departments have the fastest-hiring graduates?

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A study by Kariyer.net analyzed employer interest in university and department graduates over the past decade.
  • Business Administration (German) graduates are hired the fastest, followed by Mathematical Engineering and Informatics (German).
  • Engineering fields, particularly computer and industrial engineering, are highly sought after by employers, especially large companies.

A new analysis by Kariyer.net, titled "Employer Preferences," reveals which university departments are most attractive to employers and whose graduates find jobs most quickly. The study, based on the activities of 458,000 employer users and 436 million actions over the last 10 years, aims to guide young people during their university application period.

The analysis, prepared based on employer movements on the platform and candidate data, reveals which universities and departments the business world is increasingly directing towards.

— Kariyer.netDescribing the purpose and methodology of the 'Employer Preferences' analysis.

The findings show that graduates of Business Administration (German) are hired the fastest. Mathematical Engineering, Informatics (German), Business Engineering, and Control Engineering follow closely. When university and department combinations are considered, engineering fields show a significant dominance. Top university-department pairings attracting employer interest include Istanbul Technical University's Computer Engineering and Industrial Engineering, Galatasaray University's Computer Engineering, and Marmara University's Industrial Engineering.

According to the results of the research, Business Administration (German) ranks at the top of the list of departments whose graduates are placed in jobs the fastest.

— Kariyer.netHighlighting the fastest-hiring department based on the study.

The analysis also highlights the departments favored by "Top 500" companies. Industrial Systems Engineering and Chemical and Process Engineering lead this list, followed by Mineral Processing Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, and Industrial Engineering. Business and Economics departments offer the widest range of employment options, with graduates finding roles in diverse positions and career paths.

The general picture shows that the business world is particularly concentrating on engineering branches based on computer, industry, business, and mathematics.

— Kariyer.netSummarizing the overall trend in employer demand for engineering fields.

Fatih Uysal, CEO of Kariyer.net, emphasized the importance of university and department choices for young people. He stated that the research provides a data-driven perspective, encouraging students to analyze their interests alongside current industry trends. The study intends to offer a solid foundation for their career journeys.

The research also examined the departments with the highest employment rates in large-scale companies, referred to as "Top 500."

— Kariyer.netDetailing the findings for graduates seeking employment in major corporations.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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