Factors influencing graduate job choice – a systematic literature review

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper, systematic literature review, is twofold: to identify the factors influencing graduate job choice and to propose a theoretical model that can be useful for future research. Design/methodology/approach Thematic analysis of the literature available till June 2020 has been reviewed using electronic databases such as ABI/INFORM Complete, EBSCO, Emerald Insight, ProQuest, SAGE Journals, Science Direct (Elsevier), Scopus, Springer Link, Taylor and Francis Online, Wiley Online Library. Findings Out of more than 5,000 studies, 14 studies were found addressing the issue of career choice among graduating students. The thematic analysis result explored five themes such as internal factors, external factors, interpersonal factors, institutional factors and socio-demographic factors that can be considered critical for graduates’ career choice decision. Details of the subthemes are also identified. Research limitations/implications Implications for practitioners have been suggested from the internal factors, external factors, interpersonal factors, institutional factors and socio-demographic factors’ perspectives. The study result can be useful for conducting future research using quantitative data on graduate job choice. Originality/value This is the first attempt to present a comprehensive picture of past studies on graduate job choice and exploring the factors influencing graduate job choice.

Job Prospect and Intention on Tax Consultant Profession

“…Participant VI stated that he was interested in becoming a tax consultant because he had been directly involved as a part-time tax consultant staff. This was in accordance with studies which stated that the environment influences one's career choice (Purohit et al, 2021).…”

“…There are also students who tend to choose jobs that have an enjoyable and comfortable way of working. This is in accordance with previous studies which stated that the work environment can affect one's career choice (Purohit et al, 2021). The work location affects intention.…”

“…Expected results can be seen from students' expectations of high incomes, salaries, benefits, opportunities to have their own consulting office, the prestigious tax consulting profession. This is in line with studies (Dalci & Özyapici, 2018;Ng et al, 2017;Purohit et al, 2021) which states that a high income will increase social status, and preparation for career selection must be carried out since the learning process in college.…”

“…Job opportunities can also determine one's career intentions which are in accordance with previous studies, namely job opportunities, salary, higher income, and social status can affect one's intentions (Ng et al, 2017). Another study also stated that career choice also depends on external motivations such as pressure from the market (Purohit et al, 2021).…”

Factors affecting the decision to choose a university of high school students: A study in An Giang Province, Vietnam

“…Currently, the requirement for highly qualified human resources plays a decisive role in the socioeconomic development of each country. The job issue is fiercely competitive, so it requires the quality of graduates to meet the requirements of society [1]. This brings many opportunities as well as challenges for employees [2].…”