401(k) Contributions Rank Low on List of What Job Seekers Want

More Than a Match: Job seekers want to advance their careers, and when it comes to what they want from a new employer, matching 401(k) contributions rank relatively low on a long list, according to a survey published by Jobfox.com. The online job board surveyed 6,000 job seekers regarding what they were looking for in a new job. Fifty-five percent said career advancement was most important, while 41 percent said they want more leadership responsibility. Work/life balance was the next most important factor. Twenty-eight percent said that when they look for a new job, they most often seek a 401(k) match and higher salary.