Volume 14, Issue 2
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Zhao Shuyi,Chang Yun Fah,Yusof Siti Hawa.The Analysis of Success Factors for Job Seekers among Chinese University Graduates Based on Social Career Cognitive Theory[J].Journal of Chinese Human Resources Management,2023,14(02):112-130.
Zhao Shuyi,Chang Yun Fah,Yusof Siti Hawa.The Analysis of Success Factors for Job Seekers among Chinese University Graduates Based on Social Career Cognitive Theory[J].Journal of Chinese Human Resources Management,2023,14(02):112-130. DOI： 10.47297/wspchrmWSP2040-800508.20231402.
In recent years
the employment rate of Chinese university graduates has continued to decline
especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. As the employment situation has become increasingly severe
job search has become one of the most important career issues for university graduates. This study aimed to explore the structural relationship between various factors that influence job-seeking outcomes for Chinese undergraduate graduates
using the self-management model in Social Cognitive Career Theory. A questionnaire survey was conducted
and 764 valid responses were collected. Using exploratory factor analysis
ten success factors were identified and validated through further factor analysis. The study confirms the applicability of the self-management model in addressing the employment challenges faced by Chinese graduates. This includes career counseling
curriculum design
professional development programs
policy-making
and employer engagement. Suggestions were made based on the ranking of the magnitude of the influence of each factor to improve the job-seeking outcomes for Chinese university students. These findings provide a theoretical basis for universities to design and implement effective employment training programs.
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