Intelligent.com Survey Finds 1 in 5 Recent College Graduates Prefer to be Micromanaged in the Workplace
New Insights Highlight Evolving Expectations of Workforce Management Among Recent College Graduates
Intelligent.com, a platform dedicated to helping young professionals navigate the future of work, has published a recent survey report that reveals surprising preferences among recent college graduates when it comes to workplace management. In August 2024, Intelligent.com surveyed 600 recent college graduates across the United States to better understand their attitudes and expectations toward management styles in their new workplaces.
According to the survey, 20 percent of recent college graduates expressed a desire to be micromanaged by their supervisors. This finding challenges the conventional wisdom that young professionals prefer autonomy and independence in their roles. Instead, a notable portion of these graduates are seeking more structured oversight as they transition into the workforce.
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“The large percentage of recent grads who prefer to be micromanaged could be a result of several factors,” says Huy Nguyen, chief education and career development advisor at Intelligent. “It’s likely that many had limited real-world work experience while they were attending school, so they do not have the familiarity or confidence to transition to a more autonomous environment.”
Other key findings from the survey include:
- 4 in 10 recent grads check in with their manager 4+ times per day
- 4 in 10 feel anxious most workdays
- 40% expect their managers to be available 24/7
- 9 in 10 want to work in-person vs. remotely
This online poll was commissioned by Intelligent.com and conducted on Pollfish in August 2024. In total, 600 recent college graduates completed the survey. Demographic criteria were used to ensure qualified respondents. This criteria included age (21-25), employment status (employed for wages), and level of education (university or vocational/technical college degree). Respondents were also screened to only include those who work in an office-type environment.
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