2026年毕业生前景调查：全球报告

May 2026 Objective CFA Institute commissioned a global survey of current andrecent university graduates in key global markets tounderstand trends in financeand related fields as a career choice, including: •Thoughts about career prospects in the current economic climate•The role of artificial intelligence (AI)/automation in confidence in career prospects The 2026 study tracked questions from the2025,2024and2023Graduate Outlook Surveys related to careertrajectories. Methodology The 2026CFA Institute Graduate Outlook Surveywas fielded via an online survey from March 18-April6, 2026, byDynatawith a sample of 9,000 respondentsaged 18-25 whoarestudying for a bachelor’s degree or higher, or who havegraduated with a bachelor’s or higher within the last 3 years.Where indicated throughout the report, data werebenchmarked against the previous Graduate OutlookSurveys. For consistency, 4% was set as the margin of errorfor all reports in defining real differences vs. samplefluctuations. The term “graduates” refers to all respondents. Key global markets included: China: n=1,250 Hong Kong SAR: n=300 Executive Summary Graduates’ Relationship with AI Is Maturing•While 59% of graduates still see AI and automation as barriers to landing their desired role, concern has fallen from67%in 2025, signaling growing acceptance and adaptability.•AI adoption is widespread: 67% use AI in job or internship applications, 72% feel confident using AI tools at work, and 67%believe they have the skills to compete in an AI-driven market.•At the same time, 84% say interpersonal skills have become an even greater priority as AI use increases. Success Requires More Than a Degree•Graduates are most concerned about peer competition (16%), limited job availability (15%), and low pay in preferred sectors (13%).•Nearly all graduates (95%) see upskilling and post-graduate qualifications as important, while 70% believe professionalcertifications improve earnings potential, job fulfillment, and career opportunities.•The biggest perceived advantages in the labor market are acquired skills (46%), work experience (44%), and internships(34%). Graduates also value soft skills (61%), quantitative skills (46%), AI skills (37%), and creative skills (36%). Professional Certifications Are Increasingly Valuable•Graduates are more likely to view professional certifications as more valuable for career advancement than post-graduate degrees (59% vs. 41%).•More than three-quarters believe certifications improve earning potential (78%) and provide a competitive edge in the jobmarket (76%). Executive Summary, cont. Demand for Continuous Learning Is High•Although 81% say their degree improved career prospects, 83% believe continual upskilling will be necessary throughout their careers.•Additionally, 82% expect employers to provide reskilling and upskilling opportunities aligned with market demands. Some Undergraduate Experiences Matter More Than Others•Graduates value practical projects (43%), coursework in their major (37%), and work placements (32%) most highly, while electives (37%) and core curriculum courses (31%) are seen as least valuable.•Common skill-building experiences include internships (41%), adopting new technologies (40%), and earning certifications(36%).•Most graduates (73%) believe their classes provided transferable “real-world” skills. Graduates Balance Ambition With Pragmatism•While 68% are willing to take career risks to pursue their ideal role, 67% also prioritize job security, reflecting a generation taking calculated risks to achieve long-term stability. Full Results Almost 9-in-10 graduates are confident they have the skills to be successful in their career, and 8-in-10 believe theyknow what employers are looking from graduate employees.Q1a. How confident, if at all, do you feel about the following? Graduates' confidence in knowing what employers are looking for today is on par with previous years.Q1a. How confident, if at all, do you feel about the following? Three-quarters of graduates are confident in securing a professional job in the current economic climate and findinga role in their preferred sector.Q1b. How confident, if at all, do you feel about the following? Graduates are most confident about their career prospects in Finance.Q2. Which industries, if any, are you feeling most confident about concerning your own career prospects? Select up to three. Graduates are less confident about careers in Finance and STEM today vs. 2025.Q2. Which industries, if any, are you feeling most confident about concerning your own career prospects? Select up to three. Competition from peers, lack of jobs in a preferred sector, and low pay are the biggest concerns among graduatesQ3. What, if anything, is your biggest concern regarding your career prospects? Select only one. Graduates are more concerned about competition from peers today vs. 2025.Q3. What, if anything, is your biggest concern regarding your career prospects?