The Dynamics of Job‐Seeking Behavior

Abstract

Job placement readiness as a continuum is discussed. High and low readiness are specifically treated. Personality characteristics and case histories of the two types are given.

An Investigation of Singaporeans' Use of Formal and Informal Job Sources

“…Likewise, many ' studies in vocational behaviour have explored the concept of self but few, if any, actually have attempted to apply it to more pragmatic applications such as the job search process. Stevens (1986), who shed some light on the psychology of job-seeking behaviour, provides the impetus for this study. Ellis and Taylor (1983) showed that self-esteem predicted the sources individuals used to find jobs, interview evaluations received from organisational recruiters, satisfaction with job search, number of offers received, acceptance of a job before graduation, and the length of intended tenure.…”

Career Counseling With Handicapped Persons

“…Counselors may have to help with other aspects of placement readiness (Stevens & Schneider, 1967) or employment readiness (Way & Lipton, 1973). Handicapped clients may require job-seeking skills-an area of inexperience for many-with a view toward development of job-finding skills.…”