Entering the labour market in the context of higher education reform and economic recession: young bachelor and master graduates in Portugal

Suleman, Fátima; Figueiredo, Maria da Conceição Torres

doi:10.1080/13676261.2019.1679744

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“…This mirrors findings for previous generations (e.g., Terjesen et al 2007;Ng et al 2010) and aligns with the literature asserting that men and women develop different career priorities and preferences for job attributes that affect, among others, their expectations towards salary (Fernandes et al 2021;Schweitzer et al 2014). It is also reflective of recent findings that women in Portugal are more likely to enter the job market through low-paying non-standard jobs (Suleman and Figueiredo 2019).…”

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confidence: 87%

“…Unemployment and insecurity can justify Gen Z's concern with financial security (Williams and Page 2011) but may also weaken extrinsic values (Johnson et al 2012). On the other hand, Portugal is characterised by low salaries, aggravated by the bailout intervention (Suleman and Figueiredo 2019). So, we expect Portuguese Gen Z not to expect high wages despite valuing financial security.…”

Section: The Impact Of Work Values On Work Preferencesmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…In Portugal, terrorism and war are distant realities, even if made close by (social) media. However, financial uncertainty is very present, with an economic crisis that culminated in an international bailout in 2011 (Suleman and Figueiredo 2019). Rising unemployment (particularly youth unemployment), generalised wage cuts, and a return to (now also highly skilled) emigration (Pereira and Lains 2011;Cruces et al 2015; Observatório da Emigração 2015) produced a "brain drain" and general disenchantment among young people (Cerdeira et al 2016, p. 68).…”

Section: Generation Zmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Rising unemployment (particularly youth unemployment), generalised wage cuts, and a return to (now also highly skilled) emigration (Pereira and Lains 2011;Cruces et al 2015; Observatório da Emigração 2015) produced a "brain drain" and general disenchantment among young people (Cerdeira et al 2016, p. 68). Precarious lower-paying jobs have grown, especially for new entrants, affecting young people's employment expectations and decisions (Suleman and Figueiredo 2019).…”

Section: Generation Zmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Larger companies provide higher earnings and stability, more fringe benefits, and better promotion opportunities but allow employees less autonomy (Kalleberg and Buren 1996), therefore ensuring mainly extrinsic rewards. This holds true for Portugal (Suleman and Figueiredo 2019). Organisational climate is also expected to be less sociable in larger organisations (Payne and Mansfield 1973) and perceived by employees as offering lower organisational support and less flexibility in dealing with individual needs (Rhoades and Eisenberger 2002), which may be less socially rewarding.…”

Section: The Impact Of Work Values On Work Preferencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Work Values of Portuguese Generation Z in the Higher Education-to-Work Transition Phase

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2021

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The cohort of young people born with or after the Internet has been dubbed Generation Z (Gen Z, or post-millennials). They are now entering the higher education-to-work transition phase, although this is yet to be studied. Previous studies have found that work values and work preferences vary across generations and national cultures, justifying regular and localised examination. However, very little is known to date about the work values of Portuguese Gen Zs. In this study, we describe the work values of Portuguese university students in the higher education-to-work transition phase and examine their influence on salient work-related preferences. We surveyed over 3000 students attending university degrees from eight main Portuguese universities. We find that Portuguese Gen Zs value social values above all, followed by intrinsic and then extrinsic work values, potentially configuring a unique profile. Work values partially explain work preferences such as employer size and salary expectations. Gender differences mark our results, with women expressing higher work values in all three dimensions and lower entry salary expectations. These results can be useful for employers seeking to attract the best university graduates, facilitate their integration and promote their development.

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Section: The Impact Of Work Values On Work Preferencesmentioning

confidence: 96%

Section: Generation Zmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Generation Zmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Impact Of Work Values On Work Preferencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Young graduates and economic recession: Lessons from the pandemic to prevent the (re)incidence of mental health symptoms

Suleman,

Carvalho

2023

Health Planning & Management

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Economic conditions affect the youth labour market and can leave deep scars. This exploratory study examines the emotional responses and mental health symptoms of young graduates during their transition into the labour market in the pandemic context. It draws on 42 news articles with statements from 86 graduates from a set of European and non‐European countries. The graduates had jobs or internships cancelled, numerous applications unanswered or were dismissed from jobs they had recently started. Young people adopt a variety of coping strategies, which are often invisible and cause deep suffering due to anxiety, disappointment, fear, and depression. Their apprehension and uncertainty leave them in a state of limbo. The specific impacts of the pandemic on young people's lives serve as a warning of the need to protect future generations of graduates. More support is required worldwide to manage the mental health issues that affect young graduates, especially during economic recessions.

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Are Graduates Working in Graduate Occupations? Insights from the Portuguese Labour Market

Suleman

Figueiredo

Guimarães

2023

Rethinking Graduate Employability in Context

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Our study draws on the Portuguese linked employer-employee data (2007–2019) to examine the type of occupations assigned to young bachelor and master graduates. Empirical findings show positive signs but sound some alarms. Postgraduates are assigned to high-skilled jobs that could be done by bachelors, who are more likely to work in skilled non-manual or even elementary occupations. The wage gap across levels of education is increasing, thus devaluing the bachelor’s degree. We found that the wages of all young people declined due to the economic recession. The data show a gap between bachelor’s and master’s after the consolidation of the higher education reform. The expansion of higher education increased the supply of graduates, with the most marked consequences seen at the bachelor level.

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Entering the labour market in the context of higher education reform and economic recession: young bachelor and master graduates in Portugal

Cited by 17 publications

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The Work Values of Portuguese Generation Z in the Higher Education-to-Work Transition Phase

The Work Values of Portuguese Generation Z in the Higher Education-to-Work Transition Phase

Young graduates and economic recession: Lessons from the pandemic to prevent the (re)incidence of mental health symptoms

Are Graduates Working in Graduate Occupations? Insights from the Portuguese Labour Market

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