Student Employment Research Articles

Quantitatively analyzing the college student employment policy in China based on PMC-index model.

The employment policies targeted at university graduates, which are exceedingly valuable to the national human resource, are closely related to the national economy and people's livelihood. The employment policies for college students are essential pathways for promoting high-quality job placement for graduates, making the review and evaluation of relevant policies exceedingly significant. This study analyzes the university-student employment policies issued between 1997 and 2023; the researchers utilize text mining and content analysis and refer to the policy indicators designed by existing scholars to develop an evaluation index for college student employment. A PMC index model was constructed to quantitatively evaluate 9 selected policy samples. The results indicate that P5, P6, and P7 have good consistency ratings; P8, P4, and P9 have acceptable consistency ratings; and P2, P3, and P1 have low consistency ratings. The average score for the 9 policy samples is 5.03, reflecting an overall satisfactory quality of China's college student employment policies. By constructing a PMC surface, the model visually reveals certain deficiencies in China's college-student employment policies in regard to policy design, policy tools, and policy content. This study provides countermeasures and proposals from aspects such as policy nature and policy measures.

Artificial Intelligence Technology Enabling the Construction of Employment Nurturing System in Colleges and Universities

Abstract Employment forms the cornerstone of societal welfare. Within the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence technology, the challenge for higher education institutions is to leverage these advancements to forge a robust employment and educational framework. This study integrates personalized recommendation algorithms to address the prevalent issue of accuracy deficits in the employment education systems of colleges and universities. Utilizing both content-based and collaborative filtering algorithms predicated on latent factor decomposition, this approach enables the precise tailoring of job recommendations that align closely with individual student preferences. This targeted recommendation process not only enhances the quality of student employment outcomes but also addresses the enduring challenge of sustaining effectiveness in the employment education systems within academic institutions. Furthermore, this paper examines the contributory factors to the efficacy of these systems through the structural equation modeling (SEM) of student satisfaction with university employment education systems. The analysis reveals that in the perceived quality of these systems, as assessed by the SEM, the factor loading for the precision of employment recommendation approaches reaches a value of one. This underscores the critical importance of aligning job recommendations with the student’s circumstances and preferences, highlighting it as a central concern among students.

Labour and Employment Policy: Opportunities and Challenges for Undergraduate Students

The purpose of the study is to identify specific needs that will contribute to the employment opportunities of undergraduate students in the workplace with appropriate conditions. The presented article discusses the mechanisms of employment and promotion of undergraduate students, which, on the one hand, will improve the socio-economic status of students, and on the other hand, will help them combine work and study. Based on the review of the international literature and as a result of the conducted quantitative research, the circumstances and features promoting the employment of students were studied, the challenges faced by undergraduate students in Georgia during employment were analyzed and identified. As a result of the obtained data, such hindering circumstances of employment were determined, such as unsuitable work schedule, lack of student work in the labour market, low interest of employers in employing students, wages and working hours. Based on the sources, approaches, practices and mechanisms in the world focused on the promotion of student employment, which in itself improves the socio-economic status of students and increases their motivation to study, have been identified. The article presents the advantages and disadvantages of mechanisms promoting the employment of undergraduate students and generalizes them in relation to the existing international practice. The focus is on the lack of student jobs in the labour market, access problems and their causes. The subject of the research is the state policy of promoting the employment of undergraduate students, and the object of the research is current undergraduate students of private and state educational institutions of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara. The main task of the work is to study the attitudes of students, educational institutions and employers towards the employment of students in jobs with appropriate working conditions, to identify gaps and develop recommendations. Research methods such as analysis and synthesis, systematic, inductive-deductive, statistical and comparative-legal were used in the research process. As a result of the research, it was determined that the system cannot respond to the challenges related to student employment.

졸업학기 대학생의 고용가능성 유형과 수준 분석·충청 소재 A대학을 중심으로

The purpose of this study is to analyze the types and level of employability on the graduation semester students of university. A survey about employability was administered to 223 seniors between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30, 2021. The employability types was analyzed through the hierarchical cluster analysis and employability level was analyzed through the one sample t-test, one-way ANOVA.
 The results of study were as follows: First, graduation semester students' employability could be classified into four types(good employability, deficient information exploration and career preparation, deficient employability, poor employability and goal establishment). The humanities-social sciences majors were found to be the most numerous in cluster 1, the natural-engineering majors in cluster 3, and the arts-physical education majors in cluster 2. Second, graduation semester students' employability was found to be significantly higher than that of university students nationwide in all nine areas of two dimensions. There was a significant level difference between majors in two sub-domains(Goal establishment; Information exploration) of the employment readiness and all of sub-domains of employment suitability.
 Based on these results, discriminative intervention plan considering the types and level of employability in education and support for the enhancement of employability of university students were discussed.

Workforce localisation in the resort sector of the Maldives

The resort sector of the Maldives has played a vital role in the development of the Maldives, influencing the economy, culture, environment, society, and governance. The resort sector is predominantly staffed by expatriates, with many workers employed. Therefore, achieving the proper equilibrium between local and expatriate forces with a priority on developing local employment opportunities is vital. Creating relevant and proactive policies and action plans to build human capital is essential. This study aims to evaluate the current challenges concerned with workforce localisation in the resort sector of the Maldives. This research adopts an exploratory case study approach with the target population being the managers and human resource managers of resorts in the Maldives. The sample population was selected using non-probability purposive sampling. Data was collected using semi-structured, open-ended interviews with twelve participants. The interviews were transcribed and coded, and themes were generated using content analysis. The overarching themes indicate the need for national-level strategies and collective effort from the industry, the regulatory authorities, and educational institutions. The key findings suggest conflicting opinions on striking a balance between expatriate and local workers. The challenge lies in attracting the required workforce from the local population, leading to a reliance on expatriates. The lack of local skills, experience and qualifications adds to the burden of local recruitment. However, findings indicate that areas and roles in the resort sector can be easily localised, thus benefiting the local population. Currently, the government and the resort sector facilitate local development by aiming to close the linguistic proficiency gap, internships, and graduate management programs. The research findings highlight the importance of creating job value, combatting misconceptions and stereotyping, cultivating a work-oriented mindset, and having an inclusive policy paving part-time employment for students. Furthermore, career counselling, real-world learning experiences and training facilities are integral to the success of workforce localisation in the Maldives.

Pengembangan Instrumen Kecakapan Kerja Mahasiswa (Rasch Model Analisis)

Employability Skills for College Students in University are an asset that can bring students closer to being ready to enter the world of work. Employability Skill can be interpreted as a series of characteristics including knowledge, attitudes, and skills that make a person capable of being trained. To get a general trend or a long work profile students need an instrument to reveal these variables. This study aims to develop employability skill instruments that are psychometrically tested both in terms of validity testing and instrument reliability testing using the RASCH model analysis method. The research instrument has been tested on 728 people. The results showed that from testing the instrument's validity using the RASCH model analysis on Outfit MNSQ, Outfit ZSTD, and Pt Measure Corr, of the 54 items developed, a total of 48 items met psychometric standards. The instrument's reliability on Cronbach's alpha value is in very good criteria, even in terms of reliability a person is in the very good category, and item reliability is in the special category. Therefore, the student employability skills instrument meets psychometric requirements and can be used as an instrument to measure student employability skills.

Research on the Phenomenon of "Internalization of Public Examination" among University Students in the Post Epidemic Era and Its Impact on Economic and Social Development

In 2020, the COVID-19 epidemic was brought under control to a certain extent, but the employment of college students in the post epidemic era is facing a completely new situation and challenges. China's "civil service fever" continues to heat up, due to excessive competition brought about by the examination of the public service "involution" problem on the personal development of college students and the sustainable development of the job market has had many impacts. This paper discusses the causes of the phenomenon of "civil service fever" in China, analyzes its impact on economic and social development, and puts forward relevant suggestions from the government, enterprises, universities and other perspectives. The study finds that the causes of the "internalization of the public examination" are concentrated in three aspects: the deterioration of the employment environment in the post-epidemic era, the special characteristics of civil service positions and family education, while the "internalization of the public examination" has both the positive effect of being able to improve the overall quality of the public service, and the negative effect of inhibiting the innovative ability of talents. The findings of this study are useful in promoting a stable supply in the labor market and stimulating economic and social vitality.

Student employment program delivers more than just a job

When students become employed in the campus recreation department at the University of Mississippi, they sign on for much more than just a job. And that's thanks to Peter Tulchinsky, Ed.D., who launched the student employment professional competency program when he became Director of Campus Recreation at Ole Miss in September 2014.

Belbin’s Team Role Theory and Shared Leadership for Universities Employment Services: New Bridges Between Graduates and Employers

Nowadays, higher education institutions are required to have a more significant role in society, especially by leading mediation among stakeholders and transferring their research results. In Spain, universities still do not have a substantial role in linking potential employers and graduates. In this indispensable context of transferability and collaboration, The University of Extremadura and the state Employment Office of the region of Extremadura signed an agreement with the aim of becoming bridges between students, former students and employers. To do so, the Internship and Employment Office (SEPYE) was launched to develop actions and projects that will increase the employability of students. In order to optimize the SEPYE, a diagnosis and capacitation process that allowed the training of the service’s staff was developed. This process was designed under a shared leadership perspective using Belbin’s team roles theory as a diagnosis tool. In this article, the description of the creation of the service, the training of its staff and the results of the strategy using Belbin’s theory will be described with the idea that this common leadership collaboration can be transferred to similar contexts.

ACTIVATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF GERONTOLOGY ENTHUSIASTS... ONE SEMESTER AT A TIME

Abstract At the Engagement Center for Creative Aging at Virginia Tech, we are activating the next generation of gerontology enthusiasts while breaking down stigmas associated with aging and cognitive change. Each semester, we have an opportunity to engage with the undergraduate and graduate student population here on campus through field work, volunteerism and student employment. Here, students engage with adults in our community through a wide range of programs to support aging from community clubs, caregiver wellness and our adult day services program. This paper focuses on Reframing Aging with students who engage in field work at our adult day services program through the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Virginia Tech through strategic application of active learning pedagogical techniques including lecture, class discussion, experiential activities and application exercises. In addition to classroom components, students participate in service delivery at our center. At the beginning of each semester, students are asked (using an anonymous online polling tool), “What words do you associate with older adults” and “… older adults with dementia.” The most common words that have appeared, semester after semester, are: stubborn, inflexible, angry, sad, decline, struggling, forgetful and confused. At the end of the semester, sixteen-weeks later, students are asked the same questions. The most common words associated with older adults and those experiencing dementia at the end of the semester are: interesting, unique, wise, lovely, welcoming, insightful, experienced, helpful, normal, honest and human. In one semester, we are helping to Reframe Aging with this approach.

CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS: WHAT SKILLS DO HEALTH CARE EMPLOYERS VALUE IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS?

Abstract Community colleges (CCs) play an important role in educating healthcare workers engaged in caring for aging populations with greater healthcare and long-term care needs. Healthcare employers and nursing home leaders are obligated to ensure that care provided by their employees meets quality standards, is patient-centered and free from psychological and physical harm. To increase the employability of CC students and understand the skills valued by employers in improving care for older adults, we explored the role literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills play in CC student success in the workplace. Using a qualitative descriptive design, we conducted semi-structured interviews with CC administrators (n=9), faculty (n=6), and employers (n=10) who hire healthcare workers (certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and registered nurses (RNs)) educated at CCs. Our findings show that communication skills are highly valued, especially the ability to communicate on the level of the nursing home resident or hospital patient, along with their family members. Numeracy skills, such as measuring medication dosages, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills, including conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and compassionate care are valued by employers. Employers reported that LPNs and RNs have limited leadership and supervisory skills and there is a need to use innovative mechanisms (e.g., case studies, online courses) to improve those skills. Serving on CC advisory councils, clinical rotations and employers’ input into program development were reported as beneficial strategies. Findings from this project will inform both CC administrators and employers regarding skills that are valued in caring for older adults.

The impact of college experience on female students' self-perceived employability in STEM majors.

The under representation of women in STEM fields is a persistent issue worldwide. In China, although women have made significant progress in pursuing STEM degrees in recent years, they continue to face challenges in the workforce. Given the importance of the self-perceived employability (SPE) of female STEM students in China, the research questions are: How do curriculum experience, extracurricular experience, and faculty supportive activities affect the SPE of female STEM students in Chinese universities? To what extent does university stratification affect the relationship between college experience and female STEM students' SPE? We analyzed the 2018 data of the Chinese College Student Survey (CCSS) consisting of a sample of 59,066 students, and six focus group interviews. The findings suggest that curriculum experience, extracurricular experience and faculty supportive activities have a positive impact on the SPE of female students, but the gender gap in SPE is still valid as reflected by the fact that women have lower SPE than men in each tier of universities and that men benefit more in terms of the increase in SPE from most types of college activities and support except academic ones. This study reveals that the different tiers of universities in China affect female students' SPE in different ways, and provides valuable evidence for academic as well as university administrators and policymakers regarding how college experience affect women and how university stratification can affect female students' college experience and their career expectations and paths.

Research on Strategies for Improving the Employability of Chinese College Students

This dissertation aims to discuss the strategies to improve the employability of Chinese college students and put forward corresponding countermeasure suggestions. Through theoretical analysis, the thesis firstly analyzes the current challenges facing college students' employment, including factors such as fierce social competition and diversified career demands. Subsequently, through the comprehensive use of relevant psychology, pedagogy, career development theory and other disciplinary theories, the importance of college students' career planning is discussed in depth, and strategies to improve college students' employability are comprehensively elaborated. Finally, this paper puts forward a series of feasible countermeasures, including strengthening career planning education, expanding internship and practice opportunities, and establishing a diversified employment service platform, etc., with a view to providing theoretical support and practical guidance for improving the employability of college students.

A Study of Distance Education to Enhance Employability of Students in Higher Education

A Study of Distance Education to Enhance Employability of Students in Higher Education

Bridging theory and practice through Work-Integrated Learning (WIL): critical perspectives on the conceptualisations of WIL at a university in Sweden

ABSTRACT In this article we interrogate how University of Sweden (UoS), the leading Work-integrated learning (WIL) university in Sweden, represents WIL publicly, discussing this in relation to higher education’s changing role within an increasingly knowledge-based capitalism, in which knowledge and research become subsumed under demands for market utility and student employability. Through analysis of WIL literature we distil a theory-practice ‘gap’ with spatial, institutional, epistemological and pedagogical dimensions that WIL as a field of educational practice tries to ‘bridge’. We use this conception to deconstruct how (UoS) presents WIL to potential students, partners, employers, and society at large. We find that while the university at the central level presents WIL as a synergistic and multi-dimensional activity that bridges the theory/practice divide to produce ‘advanced knowledge’ and employable students, the actual educational programs articulate WIL in a manner which privileges practical usability and employability over theoretical knowledge, in line with an academic capitalist focus on utility. Further, there is a significant difference in how vocational and academic programmes implement WIL. Whereas WIL components seem relatively easily integrated into professional programs present, academic programs must undertake advanced discursive manoeuvres to incorporate WIL’s principles into what would otherwise be quite theory-focused programs.

The influence of career decision-making self-efficacy on employability of higher vocational students: mediated by emotional intelligence

The influence of career decision-making self-efficacy on employability of higher vocational students: mediated by emotional intelligence

Survey and Analysis of College Students' Willingness to Return to their Hometowns for Employment in the Context of Rural Revitalization Summary

In the development strategy of rural revitalization, talent revitalization is indispensable. Faced with the contradiction between the current difficulty of employment for college students and the lack of rural talent resources, attracting college students to return to their hometowns for employment has become an effective way to meet the talent demand for rural revitalization. The article is based on 592 questionnaires on the willingness of college students to return to their hometowns for employment, and uses data processing software such as SPSS for empirical testing, and puts forward targeted suggestions.

Factors of professional socialization of students (on the example of Altai State University)

Currently, Russian society is faced with a number of political, social and economic challenges and difficulties, which in one way or another has changed all spheres of people's life. Students, student socialization and self-determination аre no exception. The formation of new vectors of the development of modern education and the exit from the Bologna process changed the habitual life of the student, shifted their professional socialization. As a result, a new image of student is formed, which has a qualitatively different way of developing both general cultural and professional competencies. One of the clearest examples of such changes is the mass secondary employment of students literally from the 1st year of study at the university. Moreover, studying at a university is directly related to the further self-determination of an individual, the search for his own life path, but the crisis realities complicate such a search, as a result, the old motivational components of studying at a university turn out to be ineffective. A graduate of a modern university will have to face contradictions between the demands of the labor market and the market of educational services. It is quite possible that a person cannot get a job in his specialty, but this state of affairs is not considered something new and surprising, therefore, modern professional socialization of a student should work on this aspect. Thus, the young specialist is ready for almost any challenges of the labor market, social reality in general.

Elephant in the room: Placing of Technical and Vocational Training College students for work-integrated learning in Eastern Cape Province

Abstract Upon passing matric, countless students choose to study further at Technical and Vocational Training Colleges (TVETs). Nevertheless, some of these students seem to be unable to attain the qualification that they studied for as they struggle with placements for Work Integrated Learning (WIL), which is a requirement for completion of the qualification. Various research has been done investigating the importance of WIL in enhancing student employability and the acquisition of practical skills; however, few have focused on the placement of students in employment centers. This study’s objective was to investigate the challenges that the selected TVET college faces when placing students. This research study adopted a qualitative research methodology. A case study design and constructivism approach were used. Data were collected through open-ended interviews and focus groups. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques were used. The study revealed that there was an elephant in the room. The students faced challenges such as a lack of funding, personnel shortages, geographic location of the colleges, etc. that led to other challenges, as explained in the study. The study concluded that the college had various challenges in placing students for WIL, and thus they had a huge backlog. These range from inconsistency in placement, the inability to prepare and guide students before and during placement, a lack of support, and a lengthy waiting period. A number of recommendations, such as a complete overhaul of the WIL placement process, the recruitment of competent personnel, and widening the pool of funders to fast-track the process and minimize the backlog, are suggested.

중국인 유학생들의 한국 이미지 인식변화 연구

This paper aims to explore the changes in the perception of Korea before and after the arrival of Chinese students who chose culture and art-related majors based on their affinity with Korean culture. Based on previous studies, the country image was divided into four areas: economy, politics and relations, nation, and culture. A deep interview survey was conducted and analyzed to examine the changes in the country image. The economy image changed from city image to consumption image, the politics and relations image changed from Korean understanding to Korean understanding, and the country image changed from social atmosphere perception such as organizational culture to cultural arts participation. These changes in country perception had an impact on the adaptation of Korean life, stress coping, stay and employment of Chinese students.