The finalists of the CASE-IN championship revealed their career preferences

565 students participated in the traditional employer brand survey conducted by the organizing committee of the International Engineering CASE-IN Championship. One of the organizers of the project is the presidential platform "Russia is a land of opportunity". The young case workers assessed the prospects for future employment and told us what their dream company should be like.

The finalists of the main season of the championship, which ended at the end of May 2025 in Moscow, answered the experts' questions. 91 students represent the field of "Electric Power Engineering", 84 – "Architecture, design, construction and housing and communal services". 51 people from Mining participated in the survey, 50 from the Mining Machinery and Equipment direction. Future metallurgists, design engineers, geologists and biotechnologists, as well as specialists in the field of thermal power engineering, oil and gas and petrochemical industries also shared their opinions.

The importance of the study was emphasized by the founder and co-chairman of the organizing committee of the CASE-IN Artem Korolev: "Thanks to our research, students can understand in which direction they need to develop and which career paths they can apply for in today's realities. And after reviewing the survey results, company executives can adjust their corporate training programs to meet the current needs of industry youth." 

The conducted research confirms the thesis: the finalists and winners of the CASE-IN championship are teams that combine a fusion of experience and youth. 162 respondents are enrolled in the third year, 145 in the fourth. 112 students are completing their Master's degree, and 73 are in their second year. 

The vast majority of respondents, 83%, highly rate the level of education at their university. Almost the same number, 82%, say that university students are in demand on the labor market after graduation. 

Students agree that industrial practice is a source of practical knowledge and a springboard to first employment. 85% of them believe that educational institutions regularly offer options for internships in companies. 

The TOP 5 companies where students would like to practice this year include ALROSA (PJSC), Gazprom Energoholding LLC, Tatneft PJSC, SIBUR Holding PJSC and Metropolis LLC.

The study participants also chose the desired directions during their internship and subsequent employment. 71 people want to become a mechanical engineer, geophysicist or BIM manager, 63 see themselves as technological engineers. 62 students chose the profession of "Mining Engineer", 54 respondents have their hearts set on the field of "Electric power Engineering and electrical Engineering".

Having decided on their future profession, the participants of the championship talked about what they prioritize in the workplace. 418 people prioritize the possibility of learning and development, 379 are interested in the salary level, 367 rely on rapid career growth. Another important factor is a friendly team (176 participants voted for this option), a convenient work schedule (147), the use of advanced technologies (113) and the company's leading position in the market (90).

At the same time, 68% of respondents are ready to move to another region for the sake of these working conditions. Answering the question about providing housing in case of a change of residence, 56% chose the option "Mandatory", and 38% - desirable. 

45% of students expect a starting salary of at least 70,000 rubles. Remuneration in the amount of 50 000 – 70 000 rubles will suit 41%, but 40 000 – 50 000 rubles – 10%. 3% of respondents will be satisfied with the salary 30 000 – 40 000 rubles. 

At the end of the survey, young people named the best companies in which they want to build a successful career. The leader of the rating was ALROSA, for which 142 participants of the championship voted. Gazprom Energoholding LLC took the 2nd place (118), RUSAL closed the top three (115). This was followed by PJSC SIBUR Holding (103 votes) and PJSC ROSSETI (87).

By the way, 50% of the students surveyed indicated that they had learned about the activities of the largest companies and the prospects opening up in them thanks to the International Engineering CASE-IN Championship. This fact once again demonstrates the high status of the project, which is a guide for young people to a successful professional career. 

Presentation Employer Brand Research 2025