Career Planning Research Articles

Enhancing the Collective Psychological Ownership of Young Adult Social Workers in Chinese Organizational Contexts: A Recognition Perspective

ABSTRACT Informed by the recognition theory conceptualized by Axel Honneth, this study examined collective psychological ownership (CPO) and mis(recognition) perceived and experienced by young adult social workers (YASWs) aged 21–29. Using thematic analysis, the study thoroughly examined 16 transcripts collected from individual interviews and three focus group transcripts. The findings revealed that 1) recognition from different sources may foster a sense of commitment and encourage continued contributions among YASWs; (2) the effects of various forms of social recognition, including care/support, respect, and social esteem, on CPO may vary depending on different features of the recognition; (3) misrecognition encountered by YASWs on various levels in organizational contexts, including deprivation of care/support, undermining of agency, and diminution of esteem, may harm their CPO; and (4) social recognition can influence YASWs’ career planning, and excessive dependence on social recognition may have negative consequences for their CPO. The findings of this study also showed the constraining effects of contextual factors such as policy shortcomings, excessive workloads, and dynamics among stakeholders on the exercise and power of (mis)recognition. This study sheds light on the development of recognition-based human resources strategies in social service organizational contexts, with the aim of fostering a work climate characterized by sharedness.

Research on the Practical Teaching Model of E-commerce in Higher Vocational Education Based on OBE Principles—A Case Study of CK Vocational College

To fundamentally enhance the internal construction of higher vocational colleges and improve the quality of talent cultivation has become an urgent issue to address. The key to enhancing the quality of talent cultivation lies in, based on a thorough consideration of the characteristics of higher vocational students, starting from the talent cultivation system, and focusing on the construction and reform of courses, teaching, and faculty. The OBE educational philosophy emphasizes a results-oriented approach to talent cultivation, centering on the student, stimulating learning enthusiasm, and promoting the internalization of students' knowledge, abilities, and values into their learning and career paths, reflecting a lifelong learning concept. This article, taking the characteristics of e-commerce majors in vocational colleges as an example, and using CK Vocational College as a case study, delves into the OBE educational philosophy and analyzes the issues faced by the college in the practical teaching of e-commerce majors in four aspects: the definition of learning outcomes, the implementation process of practical teaching, the construction of an evaluation system for practical teaching effects, and the career planning of students. Additionally, this article designs a practical teaching model for talent cultivation in the e-commerce major at CK Vocational College, covering the definition of learning outcomes, implementation paths, outcome assessment, and feedback optimization.

Application of the principle of individualization and personalization in the activity of the state employment service: administrative and legal aspect

The article examines and argues for the use of the principle of individualization and personalization in the work of the State Employment Service, which functions as an executive body. The author considers approaches to individualization and personalization as key elements of state policy regarding employment provision and labor market regulation. The author emphasizes that the analysis of the principles governing the activities of the State Employment Service is a fundamental and critically important aspect for the organization and effective functioning of this institution. The article analyzes the meaning and application of the principle of individualization and personalization in the activity of the State Employment Service in Ukraine from an administrative and legal perspective. The importance of establishing clear normative definitions of these principles is emphasized, as they determine the basic standards and norms for the functioning of state bodies. In particular, insufficient regulation can lead to differences in their understanding and application, complicating the planning and organization of activities. The author analyzes the international experience of applying the principle of “case management” and points out the need to introduce individually oriented support methods for each unemployed person in Ukraine. Particular emphasis is placed on innovations, including the reform of the organizational structure of the State Employment Service, which is aimed at increasing efficiency and customer focus. In particular, the introduction of a career counselor as an institution demonstrates the authority’s desire to provide an individual approach and personalized support to each client. An analysis of the career counselor’s functions confirms its focus on developing individual career plans for clients, taking into account their personal needs and capabilities. Manifestations of the application of the principle of individualization in the activities of the State Employment Service are considered, in particular, through drawing up an individual employment plan with a job seeker. The author emphasizes that this plan is a program of cooperation between the unemployed and a career counselor, aimed at organizing and ensuring the provision of social services in the field of employment. Special attention is paid to the expected positive impact of such an individual approach on the effectiveness of the job search and compliance with the needs of employers . It was concluded that in the context of the activity of the State Employment Service, the principle of individual approach and personalization is manifested in the expansion of the range of services for clients, taking into account their unique needs, level of professional training, motivation and readiness for mobility. This approach becomes an important component of the development strategy of the state employment service and contributes to increasing its effectiveness in achieving the goal of creating conditions for active employment of the population.

Application of deep learning in career planning and entrepreneurship of college students

Application of deep learning in career planning and entrepreneurship of college students

Career management, Employee Retention

The development and growth of a company depends on quality human resources which can be obtained through employee training and development programs. Employee development is the target of training so that employees will be competent in carrying out their duties and can improve employees' skills, knowledge and experience in their work so that they can support their careers in the future. Career is a basic need for employees to gain social recognition in the family and economy. A career consists of all the jobs a person holds during his or her work. Some employees' work is part of a plan. Career management is the process of managing an employee's career which includes the stages of career planning activities, career development and counseling, as well as career decision making. Organizations can also support employees by creating an environment that enables growth and development amidst rapid change.

The Role of Career Training to Enhance Career Planning

The Role of Career Training to Enhance Career Planning

Research on the Current Situation and Countermeasures of College Students’ Career Planning Education in the Perspective of Interest Theory

Research on the Current Situation and Countermeasures of College Students’ Career Planning Education in the Perspective of Interest Theory

A study on the professional attention and career commitment of health management students.

The education process is based on leading the choice of profession in line with the interests and abilities of the individual and helping them with their career plans in these professions. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the occupational interest levels of the Health Management Department students on their career commitment. In the study, descriptive findings were included by using a quantitative research design. In the research, data were collected from 282 students studying Department of Health Management. SPSS 26.0 package program was used for statistical analysis of research data. Parametric tests (t-test, analysis of variance, Pearson correlation analysis, normal linear regression analysis) were utilized since the data fit the normal distribution. 57.1% of the individuals participating in the research are female, 47.8% have the age range of 21 to 22. There is a positive, moderate (r = 0.677 p < 0.01) significant relationship between professional interest and career commitment scales. The level of professional interest and career dedication varies according to gender, age, income status and the class of the student. It is very important that health management students have an interest in their profession. Because this interest will guide them in what kind of a career they should make in their business life after graduation.

The Influence of Human Resource Information System Career Planning and Development on Employee Performance: A case of the Institute of Accountancy Arusha

This study sought to examine the influence of human resource information system career planning and development on employee performance: A case of the Institute of Accountancy Arusha. Descriptive survey research design and quantitative research approach were employed. Primary data were gathered through structured questionnaires and secondary data were obtained from various sources including published sources and unpublished sources such as books, research reports, journal articles, dissertations, seminars, magazines, and newspapers regarding the influence of HRIS utilization on employee performance in the Institute of Accountancy Arusha. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze data. Findings revealed that human resource information system career planning and development influenced employee performance at IAA through improving working morale, increasing productivity, performing well the work duties, increasing creativity, ability to make a productive decision in employees’ work. It was recommended that human resource information system human resource information system should be strengthened and improved as to continually influence employee’s performance at the Institute of Accountancy Arusha. This can be done by adopting up-to-date (more sophisticated) human resource information systems.

Optimized Technique for College Students Job Searching Strategies Using Fuzzy Logic Control with Cuckoo Search Algorithm

College students face uncertainties during job searches due to a lack of career planning, unclear objectives, and ineffective search strategies, leading to poor employment outcomes. Fuzzy Control (FC) based Job Search Strategies (JS2) are proposed in this research as an optimized technique named FC-JS2-TSC. This technique combines Takagi-Sugeno (TS) fuzzy inference with Cuckoo (C) search optimization. The primary goals are improving individualized advice and creating an integrated system to deal with job search concerns. The FC uses fuzzy logic and sets to model uncertainties such as vague job desires and ever-changing market circumstances. Individual student profiles and preferences are used to fine-tune methods by cuckoo search. Through experimental validation, we can see that FC-JS2-TSC outperforms previous methods in terms of both job strategy selection and results. As a measure of system efficacy, the results demonstrate a high Cronbach's alpha reliability of 0.96, a low RMSEA of 0.04 and 96.6% regarding job offers. By adjusting tactics in response to uncertainty, the innovative FC-JS2-TSC algorithm facilitates data-driven, personalized decision-making, ultimately leading to more efficient job searches. It has an integrated design that combines optimization with fuzzy logic's uncertainty handling to ensure students have the best possible chance of success in their job searches.

Innovative Interdisciplinary Approaches: Frontline Chinese Teaching Practices in the Digital Age

This article examines the integration of interdisciplinary thinking within the Chinese language curriculum in middle schools during the digitalization of education, particularly in the context of the 2022 edition of the "Chinese Curriculum Standards for Compulsory Education." The focus is on the current trends in interdisciplinary teaching, using case studies to explore how teachers can leverage interdisciplinary knowledge to enhance students' understanding of the Chinese language curriculum amidst digital transformation. The article underscores the significance of interdisciplinary thinking in Chinese education, highlighting its practical applications in areas such as blackboard design and overall lesson planning. By incorporating the international features of the Qingbaijiang District, it presents case studies that further illustrate the role of interdisciplinary thinking in advancing international education. The article aims to align theory with practice, adapt to the demands of educational digitalization, and concludes that interdisciplinary thinking effectively promotes subject integration, complements educational digitalization, enriches teaching content, strengthens students' global awareness, and lays a solid foundation for their comprehensive development and future career planning.

Preparing Residents to Navigate Neurosurgical Careers in the 21st Century: Implementation of a Yearlong Enhanced Didactics Curriculum

Background and ObjectiveNeurosurgery residency, known for its rigorous training, must adapt to evolving healthcare demands. Formal education should now encompass areas like quality improvement and patient safety (QIPS), machine learning, career planning, research infrastructure, grant funding, and socioeconomics. We share our institution's experience with a yearlong enhanced didactics curriculum, complementing our traditional teaching. MethodsOur resident and faculty team evaluated essential skills for trainee success and leadership, identified knowledge gaps, and addressed them with 31 lectures. We conducted pre- and 6-month surveys using a Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 3 = neutral, 5 = strongly agree) to assess resident education. Survey results were analyzed using Student t-tests, with p < 0.05 indicating statistical significance. ResultsEleven out of twelve residents completed the pre- and 6-month surveys. The surveys revealed improved scores in areas such as research career preparation (3.0/5 to 4.33/5, p=0.002), building research skills (3.18/5 to 4.33/5, p=0.002), and comfort with quality and patient safety (4.09/5 to 4.75, p=0.04). Residents found the lectures highly effective in supplementing their residency training (4.58/5). Qualitative feedback from faculty was highly positive as well. ConclusionsOrganized neurosurgery excels in clinical and technical training for residents but lacks formalized training in crucial nonclinical areas, such as QIPS, machine learning/artificial intelligence, research infrastructure, and socioeconomics. Our formal curriculum focused on these topics, with positive resident engagement and feedback over the first six months. However, continuous longitudinal monitoring is needed to confirm the curriculum’s efficacy. This program may guide other neurosurgery departments in enhancing resident education in these areas.

Peningkatan Perencanaan Karier Melalui Layanan Informasi Konsep Ikigai Pada Siswa Kelas XI di SMAIT Nurul Ilmi Kota Jambi

Improving Career Planning Through Ikigai Concept Information Services for XI Students Class at SMAIT Nurul Ilmi Jambi City. Students have their own challenges during the process of determining their choice of major for further education. The core problem felt by students is that students do not know themselves, their potential, as well as their interests and talents. This condition become worse by the lack of guidance received, students are less likely to search for information about new and existing majors, do not carry out career planning, and not aware of the latest developments related to job prospects. If this problem is not addressed, it can have a negative impact on a student in the future, this is because career planning before making a career choice is very important and crucial. Ikigai is a life concept that leads individuals to formulate their life goals by discovering the four concepts that form ikigai consisting of passion, mission, profession and vocation. This research is a quasi-experimental quantitative research using a pre-test and post-test with non-equivalent control group design. The subjects in this study were 56 student from XI class. Therefore, the career choices taken should be in accordance with one's own desires and based on careful career planning. This research aims to determine the level of students' career planning before and after being given treatment in the form of ikigai concept information.

A Machine Learning-Based Forecast Model for Career Planning in Human Resource Management: A Case Study of the Turkish Post Corporation

In sustainable and competitive business management, it is crucial for organizations to consider organizational change and transformational leadership in human resource (HR) management to adapt to the changes in their environment. This capability enables large-scale enterprises to maintain their presence in an increasingly competitive environment through enhanced management capacity. Enterprises that adopt transformational leadership in HR management must equip leadership candidates with competencies such as creating a shared vision, providing appropriate role models, encouraging the adoption of group goals, meeting high performance expectations, and providing individual support and the development of intellectual stimulation. By identifying potential leadership candidates using a decision support model, the necessary competencies can be developed through in-service training and experiential learning during their careers. Innovative and effective approaches to identifying leadership candidates can be developed by analyzing complex big data using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. In this article, a forecast model using machine learning (ML) algorithms for a human resource management career planning approach was developed for the Turkish Post Corporation (PTT) and it was tested to predict potential leadership candidates by analyzing the big data of 5000 employees. The Turkish Post Corporation ML algorithms were applied to 100 randomly selected data points using the k-Nearest Neighbor (kNN), Random Forest (RF), Gradient Boosting (GB), and Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithms to predict the types of titles held by the staff employed at PTT. The kNN, GB, RF, and SVM algorithms achieved accuracy rates of 96%, 91%, 73%, and 41%, respectively. The case study results indicate that promotion decisions in large-scale and rooted enterprises can be effectively modeled using big data and ML algorithms, highlighting significant potential for HR management and leadership development practices in the public sector.

How Medical Students Benefit from Participating in a Longitudinal Resource Stewardship Medical Education Program (STARS): An International Descriptive Evaluation.

STARS (Students and Trainees Advocating for Resource Stewardship) is a medical student leadership program that promotes integration of resource stewardship (RS) into medical education in at least seven countries. Little is known about how participation affects student leaders. To understand how partaking in STARS impacted participants' knowledge, skills, and influenced career plans, and aspirations. We conducted qualitative semi-structured interviews with STARS participants (n = 27) from seven countries. STARS was designed to facilitate grassroots efforts that embed RS principles into medical education. STARS programs globally share common features: participation from several medical schools, centralized organizing hubs and leadership summits, and support from faculty mentors. Students take lessons learnt from centralized programming to implement changes that advance RS initiatives at their schools. Students finished STARS with better RS knowledge, enhanced change management skills (leadership, advocacy, collaboration), and a commitment to incorporate RS into future practice. Nearly all respondents hoped to pursue leadership activities in medicine, but most were unclear if they would focus efforts to advance RS. STARS participants gained knowledge as it relates to RS, change management skills, and catalyzed a commitment to incorporate high-value care into future practice. Medical education initiatives should be leveraged as a key strategic approach to build RS capacity.

Empowering Career Pathways for Asnaf Faqir (Poor People)

Every individual harbours a desire for a successful profession that aligns with their unique characteristics. Due to the diverse nature of human personalities, each person requires a distinct professional trajectory to discover a vocation that resonates with their individuality. The study focuses on identifying career pathways tailored for Asnaf Faqir individuals, who transition from being zakat receivers to zakat payers. Utilizing qualitative methods like the Delphi Technique through in-depth interviews, it explores factors facilitating successful professional transitions aligned with their unique characteristics. Thematic and Fuzzy Delphi analyses, along with input from career, spiritual, and local experts, validate seven career pathway indicators: career planning, information, decision-making, adaptability, support, spiritual alignment, and compromise. Twelve informants who successfully transitioned contributed to consensus-building through Focused Group Discussions. These indicators aim to empower Asnaf Faqir individuals towards socio-economic self-sufficiency, offering specialized paths to transform their roles in society. Future enhancements could leverage digital tools for online career counselling, virtual training, and mentoring, thereby broadening access to career resources crucial for their continued development and empowerment.

Analysis and Countermeasure Research on the Current Situation of the Establishment of Career Committee Members in Colleges and Universities under the ' College System ' Education Mode

In recent years, the college system, as a student management system combining quality education and professional education, has gradually become popular in domestic universities. In the face of employment challenges, it is very important to carry out career planning and employment guidance education for college students under the ' academy system ' mode guided by high-quality talents. This paper focuses on the role of introducing student backbones in career planning and employment guidance under the ' college system ' mode. Taking Boya College of Ningxia University as an example, this paper studies the effectiveness, problems and countermeasures of establishing career committee members, and provides new ideas for college students ' career planning and employment guidance.

Is the Medical Oncology Workforce in Canada in Jeopardy? Findings from the Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists' COVID-19 Impact Survey Series.

The COVID-19 (C19) pandemic introduced challenges in all areas of the Canadian healthcare system. Along with adaptations to clinical care environments, there was increasing concern about physician burnout during this time. The Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists (CAMO) has examined the effects of the pandemic on the medical oncology (MO) workforce. A series of four multiple choice web-based surveys distributed to MOs who were identified using the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons directory and CAMO membership in May 2020 (S1), July 2020 (S2), December 2020 (S3), and March 2022 (S4). Descriptive analyses were performed for each survey, and a Chi-square test (α = 0.05) was used to assess factors associated with planned change in practice in S4. The majority of respondents work in a comprehensive cancer center S1/S2/S3/S4 (87%/86%81%/88%) and have been in practice >10 years (56%/61%/50%/64%). The most commonly reported personal challenges were physical (60%) and mental (60%) wellness. In S4, 47% of MOs reported dissatisfaction with their current work-life balance. In total, 83% reported that their workload has increased since the beginning of C19, and 51% of MOs reported their future career plans have been impacted by C19. In total, 56% of respondents are considering retiring or reducing total working hours in the next 5 years. Since the onset of the C19 pandemic, there are concerns identified with wellness, increasing workload, and job dissatisfaction among MOs, associated with experienced staff who have >10 years in practice. As rates of cancer prevalence rise and treatments become more complex, it is crucial to address the concerns raised in these surveys to ensure that we have a stable MO workforce in the future.

Campus Support Program Service Use by Students Who Experienced Foster Care, Relative Care, or Homelessness

Campus support programs (CSPs) in higher education institutions seek to address the barriers encountered by students who experienced foster care or homelessness (SEFC/H). This mixed methods study of a CSP at Florida State University examined the SEFC/H’s service use and students’ perceptions of the CSP to better understand student experiences. Study participants included 54 CSP students who graduated between 2015 and 2020. They completed surveys at graduation and six months and one year post-graduation. Students reported service use and perceptions of the services’ helpfulness. They described what they valued in the CSP and what the CSP could have done to better prepare them for life after graduation. Findings show a high level of service use and perceptions of helpfulness. Students reported valuing the support; resources; physical space; sense of belonging, community, family, and home; growth and motivation; and success because of their CSP involvement. Areas where students believed the CSP could better prepare them for life after graduation included finances, graduate school, career planning, life skills, and connections. Implications for CSP include assisting SEFC/H with (a) planning and life skills, (b) financial literacy and money, and (c) mentors and connections.

The Effect of Career Course on Career Decision Making Self-efficacy of Senior University Students

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of an “Interviewing Skills in Career Counseling” course on the level of career decision-making self-efficacy of senior university students. In this sense, the qualitative-quantitative category of mixed-methods was used. The Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale and course evaluation form were utilised to examine the effectiveness of this course, consisting of theory and practice for a total of 14 weeks. The experimental group includes of senior students from the Department of Counseling and Guidance who chose the course, while the control group includes of senior students who didn’t choose the course and were studying in the same department. Both groups were administered the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale as pre-test and post-test, and in addition to this, an evaluation form was used for the experimental group as a post-test. When the results obtained from the quantitative data are examined, the experimental group made progress and there was a significant difference between the experimental group and the control group in terms of the total score for career decision-making self-efficacy levels and the subscales of career decision-making self-efficacy in terms of job/occupational information, career choice and ways of creating a career plan. The qualitative findings were grouped into three categories: change as a result of the course, limitations and strengths of the implementation.