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29% candidates quit their first job in less than a year: Monster.com survey

Millennials crave career progression, though 66% are under-prepared, shows Monster's 'MyFirstJob' survey

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Vinay Umarji Ahmedabad
In a new survey among millennials, Monster.com has found that almost one-third, or 29 per cent, of candidates quit their first job in less than a year of joining. Titled 'MyFirstJob', the survey on challenges faced while looking for the first job was carried out among young graduates (18-34 years).

Further, among those quitting their first job, around 60 per cent of the respondents said they did so for professional growth and better work opportunities.

The MyFirstJob survey highlights that the millennials in India crave for career progression. However, it has also been found that 66 per cent of respondents