University Graduates

What information do university students want to know when they look for graduate jobs? ?

I'm looking for some HR insight for entry level jobs. What do university students want to know about a graduate position before they apply? I'd like to hear from students of all disciplines. Thanks!!

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1. Here are some things I like to know before I apply for a position. I research the company website, location, stock portfolio (if possible), community involvement/outreach, what type of position and job details, travel information, and possible salary/benefits. Graduated from Ashford University 10-6-08 BA in Organizational Management (C.u.m. Laude)
2. Where does the corporate culture lie between these extremes: autocratic top-down decision making vs empowered employees given free reign to pursue creative approaches to given tasks. In some places employees who point out inherent weaknesses in corporate policy are viewed as whistle-blowing troublemakers: at other places the very same people are thanked for pointing out opportunities for improvement. Where do you see this organization? I have seen companies that count years of service as the primary factor in deciding who to promote. I have seen others where a young person right out of college who has good mastery of analytical software become far more efficient and therefore, more likely to be promoted despite their young age. At this company, who would be more likely to be promoted? In these three examples, the quick answer you give is irrelevant, because everyone knows what you're "supposed" to say. The real answer will come in the quality and depth of examples you give, and how passionately you convey the answers. The candidates will be able to smell if you are making up answers just to get them to sign on.