Adolescent parent perceptions on sustainable career opportunities and building employability capitals for future work

Jackson, Denise; Lambert, Claire

doi:10.1080/00131911.2023.2182763

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“…Oliver (2015, p. 60) takes into consideration the ability of the individual "to secure, maintain, and develop employment", but at the same time their contribution to society as a good citizen. Scholars have stressed that graduate employability should be interpreted within the context of the globalizing world, where transitions; mobility and change, are a reality (Angouri, 2017;Jackson and Lambert, 2023;Vertovec, 2023). Hence, it is worthwhile that tertiary institutions produce graduates who are flexible and can manage ambiguity, uncertainty and unpredictability.…”

Section: Theoretical Framework 21 Graduate Employabilitymentioning

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“…Oliver (2015, p. 56) states “students and graduates can discern, acquire, adapt and continually enhance the skills, understandings and personal attributes that make them more likely to find and create meaningful paid and unpaid work that benefits themselves, the workforce, the community and the economy.” Oliver (2015, p. 60) takes into consideration the ability of the individual “to secure, maintain, and develop employment”, but at the same time their contribution to society as a good citizen. Scholars have stressed that graduate employability should be interpreted within the context of the globalizing world, where transitions; mobility and change, are a reality (Angouri, 2017; Jackson and Lambert, 2023; Vertovec, 2023). Hence, it is worthwhile that tertiary institutions produce graduates who are flexible and can manage ambiguity, uncertainty and unpredictability.…”

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International students' employability: a language socialization perspective

Soltani,

Tomlinson

2024

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PurposeThis study introduces a non-orthodox approach to the dominant policy-based approaches to graduate employability through contextualizing international students’ everyday experiences within their educational and wider structural contexts of the labour market.Design/methodology/approachThe study used narrative frames to collect data from 180 international students from China, Hong Kong, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Nepal at a New Zealand tertiary institution. Narrative frames as a research tool in educational contexts are used to ellicit the experiences of individuals in the form of a story as participants reflect on their experience. The frames use sentence starters to draw responses from participants about their experiences (Barkhuizen and Wette, 2008).FindingsThis study argues that, through a socialization process, international students develop identities that fit an ever-changing labour market. This process is catalysed by a higher education landscape that produces career-ready subjects capable of appropriating different social spaces that prepare students and graduates to enter the labour market. Further, it argues that graduate employability should be understood as a complex process through which students and graduates socialise themselves through negotiating the socioacademic spaces by (1) familiarising themselves with the dominant workspace norms, (2) positioning themselves as more career-ready individuals, and (3) imagigining employable selves capable of meeting the needs of the job market.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has limitations. Only one data collection source has been used. It would have been great to use narrative frames along with interviews. In addition, the data would have been stronger if the researcher could have used classroom observations, which could be a future initiative.Practical implicationsThis study could provide practical insights to tertiary institutions about international students’ developing capabilities and identities so they could better prepare themselves for the world of work. Further, this study provides insights about some of the challenges that international students face in tertiary contexts to become career-ready. Hence, educators could employ strategies to better support these learners in their everyday learning spaces. This study also has useful benefits for future and current international students and international graduates regarding what investments they need to make so they can better socialize themselves in their tertiary and workplace practices.Social implicationsThis study has social implications. It helps international students better understand the social, cultural and academic expectations of their host countries. Therefore, they could better socialize themselves into those practices and contribute more effectively to their academic and workplace communities. The study also helps academic and workplace institutions strategize more effectively to address the social and cultural needs of international graduates. The study also contributes to the social and cultural understanding of the teachers that engage with international students on a daily basis by helping them devise activities that better address these students’ and graduates’ needs.Originality/valueThe study adds theoretical and methodological value to the debates around graduate employability. It includes the voices of 180 students and unravels their day-to-day experiences of capability building and employability development from their own perspectives.

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Section: Theoretical Framework 21 Graduate Employabilitymentioning

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International students' employability: a language socialization perspective

Soltani,

Tomlinson

2024

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Subjective career success among new graduates and the role of personal factors

Jackson,

Bridgstock,

Lambert

et al. 2024

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PurposeFlatter organisational structures and nonlinear career trajectories mean intrinsic value and subjective career success are increasingly important for motivating, guiding and rewarding contemporary workers. While objective measures of career success have been well explored, more research is needed to understand the dimensions of subjective career success, their relative importance to graduates and potential variations by personal factors. This is critical for supporting graduates’ transition into work and for organisations to attract and retain graduates amid global talent shortages.Design/methodology/approachBuilding on assertions of the power to understand how what one seeks in a career affects career achievement, this study investigated the importance and achievement of subjective career success among 324 recent graduates from two Australian universities.FindingsResults include a notable emphasis on financial security and work-life balance, particularly among mature individuals, underscoring the value of adaptable work arrangements. Results suggest shifting priorities, with reduced importance placed on opportunities for innovation and assisting others, potentially indicating a move from collective to more individualised goals. Distinct graduate profiles emerged, showcasing diverse priorities and achievements in subjective career success, spanning from “humanistic” to “self-made” success.Originality/valueResults underscore the significance of higher education embedding program-wide career development plans across the curriculum, including value-based assessments, labour market analyses and career planning and review processes. Comprehensively supporting students in career development will empower them to explore, understand and actively pursue their career goals in alignment with their values and motivations, enhancing their person-organisation fit, career satisfaction and organisational commitment.

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Analysis of Campus Recruitment Data and Career Counseling in the Engineering Sector

M. Nirmala Devi,

Subbulakshmi,

Naga Nivedithaa

et al. 2023

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Analysis of campus recruitment data and career counseling in the engineering sector can offer insights about the job market trends, company preferences, and student preferences. These insights will improve career counseling services for students. The effectiveness and impact of career counseling services in the engineering sector can be significantly improved by a thorough analysis of college recruitment data. This research can also assist career counselors in adjusting their offerings to meet the shifting demands of the labor market and guarantee that they are offering engineering students useful and pertinent advice. In this study, an online service application is developed to provide all the information needed by the students about internships industry recruitment, higher education, and government employment. In order to provide career counseling services in the engineering field, it is vital to build a model for campus recruitment data. Linear regression outperforms other traditional models and produces an accuracy of 95.7%.

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Adolescent parent perceptions on sustainable career opportunities and building employability capitals for future work

Cited by 3 publications

References 53 publications

International students' employability: a language socialization perspective

International students' employability: a language socialization perspective

Subjective career success among new graduates and the role of personal factors

Analysis of Campus Recruitment Data and Career Counseling in the Engineering Sector

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