Effect of Hospitality and Tourism Students’ Perceived Skills on Career Adaptability and Perceived Employability

Tavitiyaman, Pimtong; Tsui, Bruce; Ng, Peggy

doi:10.1080/10963758.2023.2200003

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“…Consequently, in addition to providing one-on-one counseling, professional career counseling services at universities could also offer workshops and seminars. Also, student employability determines the success of higher education programs and institutions (Tavitiyaman et al. , 2023).…”

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“…Consequently, in addition to providing oneon-one counseling, professional career counseling services at universities could also offer workshops and seminars. Also, student employability determines the success of higher education programs and institutions (Tavitiyaman et al, 2023). In this respect, it is strongly advised to regularly evaluate the career resources, self-perceived employability and job search self-efficacy levels of university students rather than just providing educational seminars about employment opportunities.…”

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Serial multiple mediation of career adaptability and self-perceived employability in the relationship between career competencies and job search self-efficacy

Gerçek

2023

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PurposeThis study aims to explore the relationships between career competencies and job search self-efficacy via the serial multiple mediation effect of career adaptability and self-perceived employability within multiple theoretical frameworks.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts a cross-sectional design to collect data at a specific point in time and employs self-report questionnaires to collect data from participants. In total, 302 students from the “management and organization department” in a vocational school of a public university completed the survey forms. To test the hypothesized model, a serial multiple mediation analysis was performed using structural equation modeling (SEM) via SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structures).FindingsThe results indicated that career competencies, career adaptability, job search self-efficacy and self-perceived employability all had significant and positive relationships. Additionally, the relationship between career competencies and job search self-efficacy was serially mediated by career adaptability and self-perceived employability as anticipated.Practical implicationsConsidering the growing importance of the subject of how universities might better prepare their graduates for the job market, the study's findings have important policy implications. University students should also be provided with career management resources, specifically adaptation resources, to help them navigate their individual characteristics and transfer more successfully into the existing job market. This is the cause of the need for constant planning, adaptation, assessment and evaluation of career competencies in current labor markets.Originality/valueThe study contributes to international career development and vocational education research by filling a gap in the literature by demonstrating that job search self-efficacy, which is a predictor of job search behavior, can be promoted by career competencies, career adaptability and self-perceived employability. These findings are particularly significant because they highlight the importance of career-related knowledge, skills and abilities in engaging university students seeking employment in a developing country with a highly competitive labor market.

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Serial multiple mediation of career adaptability and self-perceived employability in the relationship between career competencies and job search self-efficacy

Gerçek

2023

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“…Tourism students must possess both digital literacy and digital competence to actively and ethically engage in the information society during this era of widespread technology (Morellato, 2014). Furthermore, fostering students' competencies and understanding via internship programmes is significant in facilitating their assimilation into the corporate realm (Tavitiyaman et al ., 2023). Without a doubt, establishing a robust alliance with the tourism industry is crucial for the long-term viability of tourism education (Wang et al ., 2010).…”

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“…Employability refers to the collective skills, knowledge, and qualifications that empower individuals to select a career, obtain employment, and navigate the job market by effectively utilising their abilities. However, in the contemporary era, there is a disparity between the demand for employment and the number of students graduating in various fields (Gilhespy, 2011; Tavitiyaman et al ., 2023). The close relationship between developing technology and the education and tourism sectors significantly impacts both.…”

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“…Tourism students must develop both digital literacy and competence to actively and ethically engage with the information society in today’s technology-driven era (Tavitiyaman et al ., 2023). It is widely acknowledged that the most efficient approach to fostering learning is to exert authority over the learning setting, and educators should generate learning prospects for students rather than merely transmitting information and facts.…”

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A thematic analysis of contemporary tourism education

Yağmur Karalım

2024

WHATT

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PurposeThis study examines two crucial aspects of employability in the tourism industry, with a particular emphasis on contemporary advancements. The first aspect pertains to the emerging demands in the employability sector of the tourism industry, driven by technological advancements. Given the evident nature of this emerging trend, it is imperative to possess a robust infrastructure and comprehensive knowledge. The second aspect is to evaluate the level of education that industry employees receive in relation to the tourism sector in order to ensure sustainable development.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed a thematic literature review to evaluate the significance of tourism education on employability and the necessity of adopting technology.FindingsThe findings deviate from the extensive literature search showed that Higher Education Institutions should prioritise ensuring that the new generation’s technological capabilities align with the traditional curricula in their respective fields, given the widespread use of personal computers and smartphones. Ultimately, students are increasingly expecting that technology will significantly impact their educational experiences and modes of communication for their future careers.Practical implicationsIt is widely acknowledged that the most efficient approach to fostering learning is to exert authority over the learning setting, and educators should generate learning prospects for students rather than merely transmitting information and facts.Originality/valueThis review assesses two key aspects of employability in the tourism industry, focussing on recent technological advancements and the necessary skills for students' future careers.

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The Digital Skills Gap – Is it Time to Rethink the Needs of Tourism and Hospitality Organizations in the UK?

Minor,

McLoughlin,

Carlisle

2024

Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education

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Effect of Hospitality and Tourism Students’ Perceived Skills on Career Adaptability and Perceived Employability

Cited by 7 publications

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Serial multiple mediation of career adaptability and self-perceived employability in the relationship between career competencies and job search self-efficacy

Serial multiple mediation of career adaptability and self-perceived employability in the relationship between career competencies and job search self-efficacy

A thematic analysis of contemporary tourism education

The Digital Skills Gap – Is it Time to Rethink the Needs of Tourism and Hospitality Organizations in the UK?

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