Psychological Determinants of Job Search Intention Among Fresh Graduates for the Supply of Labour Force in the Digital Era

Zainal, Noor Zalina; Hairuddin, Hanitahaiza; Kassim, Erne Suzila

doi:10.31580/apss.v6i3.1301

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“…Second, the study result regarding the direct relationship between subjective norms and job-seeking intentions was unexpected in the context of a collectivistic country like Bangladesh, and conflicts with the findings of past studies, which reported that subjective norms are an influential predictor for job-seeking intentions in a collectivist culture (e.g., Yizhong et al, 2017; Zainal et al, 2020), suggesting that normative pressures are not always attributable to millennial job seekers in a similar manner.…”

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Person–Organisation Fit and Occupation Selection in Bangladesh: A Study on Bangladesh Civil Service Applicants

Chowdhury

Kang

2022

South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management

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Using the tenets of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), this study aims to investigate the role of person–organisation (P–O) fit in predicting the job-seeking intentions of university graduates in Bangladesh. There is a lack of adequate research into the theoretical phenomenon in career-related literature, especially in light of inconsistent findings for the suggested relationships under the TPB framework. This may be one of the pioneer studies that examines the role of perceived P–O fit in the association between the TPB core constructs (i.e., subjective norms, self-efficacy and attitudes) and job-seeking intentions. Based on data collected from 239 unemployed university graduates in Bangladesh, this article examines the hypothesised relationships among the study variables with structural equation modelling. The results indicated that P–O fit significantly predicted job-seeking intentions, both directly and indirectly, through the influence of attitudes. Additionally, attitudes partially mediated the association between self-efficacy and job-seeking intentions. Notably, although subjective norms could not influence job-seeking intentions, the boundary conditions of P–O fit perceptions on the relationship between subjective norms and job-seeking intentions appeared significant. Based on the findings, there is a discussion of practical implications for career counsellors and recruitment policymakers. Finally, the study’s limitations and possible research directions are highlighted.

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Person–Organisation Fit and Occupation Selection in Bangladesh: A Study on Bangladesh Civil Service Applicants

Chowdhury

Kang

2022

South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management

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“…Findings strengthen the fact that the bottom-line belief of self-appreciation on employability, help students in facing job market realities during job search. When individuals perceive themselves highly employable, they undergo channelised self-efficacy and career planning, which ultimately leads to proper job search (Zainal et al, 2020;Berntson, 2008;Jackson and Wilton, 2017).…”

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Bridging job search and perceived employability in the labour market – a mediation model of job search, perceived employability and learning goal orientation

Zakkariya

Nimmi

Pradeep

2020

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Purpose Perceived employability (PE) is considered as a significant psychological resource that aids individuals in tackling the complex career snags he/she faces. The purpose of this study is to develop and empirically test a theoretical model that explains how PE affects two types of job search behaviour (JSB) by bringing in job search learning goal orientation (JSLGO) as mediator and work experience as a moderator. The model is conceptualised in the backdrop of self-regulation theory and conservation of resource theory. Design/methodology/approach Using a cross-sectional study of 319 management graduates, the authors examined the effect of JSLGO and PE on both active and preparatory job search of graduates. Structural equation modelling (SEM) using IBM-AMOS was conducted on the cross-sectional data collected from management graduates in India. Findings An empirical analysis using SEM unravelled that JSLGO mediated the relationship between preparatory job search and PE but did not intervene in the relationship between active job search and PE. The study also looked into the moderating role of work experience and it was found to be a significant moderator in the PE and job search – active relationship. Practical implications Work experience helps students in active job search stage which can lead to quick employment gains. Real job experience could be gained through work-integrated learning and on the job training, as they will enhance the exposure of students to real-life work situations. Higher levels of JSLGO indicate a more strategic approach and aiming a quality career. Learning goal orientation training should be embedded in the curriculum, as management education is all about preparing students for the world of work. Originality/value The current research has uniquely contributed to the limited literature on the importance of developing PE amongst management graduates and its consequence on job search. The study makes an important contribution to the theory and practices on job search by enhancing our understanding of the mechanism that governs PE and JSB relationship through goal orientation.

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“…For example, on the one hand, university students’ job search behavior will rely on the help of their peers around them, and on the other hand, they will have a comparative psychology about the job search efforts of their peers, which motivates them to search for jobs. However, the current literature on factors influencing university students’ employment intentions focuses on psychological factors ( Fort et al, 2015 ; Zainal et al, 2020 ), individual characteristics ( Tae-hyun, 2016 ; Zhang, 2019 ; Xu, 2022 ), social capital ( Wei, 2009 ; Lee and Cha, 2014 ), school type ( Song and Yan, 2019 ; Liu et al, 2021 ), job market ( Li, 2022 ), and policy environment ( Wang and Xianglong, 2021 ), few studies have considered the influence of surrounding peers on university students’ employment intentions. Even if a few studies have taken into account the influence of peers on university students’ employment intentions, they are mostly qualitative analyses ( Zhang and Siqi, 2021 ), and there is little empirical analysis literature to accurately identify the peer effects existing in university students’ employment intentions.…”

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Estimation of peer effect in university students’ employment intentions: randomization evidence from China

Wu,

Zhong,

Zeng

2023

Front. Psychol.

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As a key determinant of employment behavior, employment intention is easily affected by the environment, others and their subconsciousness, thus deviating from the optimal decision predicted by the classical economic model. Peers are an important environmental factor that directly affects individual behavior, but their effect on employment intentions has not been fully verified. The paper analyzes the class peer effect on university students’ employment intentions using random class assignment data from a central province in China. It is found that positive peer employment behavior has a significant positive effect on university students’ employment intentions, and this result remains robust after replacing the proxy variables. Further analysis of the peer effect mechanism reveals that the provision and dissemination of school employment information enhances the peer effect in employment intentions, while the help given by parents and family background weakens the peer effect. The results of the dose effect of the peer effect show that the peer effect tends to increase over time.

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Psychological Determinants of Job Search Intention Among Fresh Graduates for the Supply of Labour Force in the Digital Era

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Person–Organisation Fit and Occupation Selection in Bangladesh: A Study on Bangladesh Civil Service Applicants

Person–Organisation Fit and Occupation Selection in Bangladesh: A Study on Bangladesh Civil Service Applicants

Bridging job search and perceived employability in the labour market – a mediation model of job search, perceived employability and learning goal orientation

Estimation of peer effect in university students’ employment intentions: randomization evidence from China

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