College students graduating in 2012 say they are more concerned about job security than salary and benefits, and new college graduates say they are least likely to join startup company, according to a recent survey by SimplyHired.com.

Only 20 percent of the respondents have a job offer, meaning most respondents are actively seeking employment. Still, respondents report feeling cautiously optimistic about opportunities in the job market after graduation, regardless of the current economy.

"The focus on job security is significant, as this year's graduates entered college during the height of the recession," says Gautam Godhwani, CEO of SimplyHired.com. "We're now beginning to see positive growth in opportunities for this generation of college grads. On SimplyHired.com, nearly 10 percent of the total job openings in our index are entry-level positions that require a college degree."