Salary Expectations and Salary Realities: An Analysis of University Students in Spain and Singapore

Abstract

Career preparation is arguably the most compelling reason for a post-secondary education around the world. But what are the factors these new entrants into the workforce desire in their jobs to begin their careers, and are their desires realistic? The researchers examined two seemingly different countries, Spain and Singapore, which vary greatly is size, per capita GDP and unemployment rate. The variables of country, gender, academic major, and personality type were examined, and many statistically significant differences were found.