Abstract
Social networks are known to play an important role in the migration process. This paper examines the impact of these networks on the duration of job searches after migration in Malaysia. Along with education and length of previous work experience, the impact on the job search duration of the manner by which the migrant finds employment as weIl as the source of financial support, were assessed. Regression analysis revealed that migrants with more work experience as weIl as those who received financial support from friendslrelatives took significantly longer to find employment after migration. There was no difference in the duration of searches between mi grants who relied on friends/relatives to find jobs and others. The reasons for and the implications of these findings are discussed.
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