2021/04/23 by Allan Rafuse, Rafuse, Allan, Robert Lanning +1
Economics, Econometrics and Finance · Social Sciences · #Career #Career selection #Choices #Education Systems and Policy #Higher Education Research Studies #Knowledge #Labor market dynamics and wage inequality #Post-secondary #Risk #University Students
paper · doi:10.82396/cjcd.v15i2.3101
openalex created_date 2020/08/10 · openalex publication_date 2021/04/23 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/23
The processes and resources university students employ for their career planning have become more important in the contemporary globalized economy. Demand for higher levels of education along with fluctuations in job availability and security are influencing students’ vocational choices. One hundred eight students were surveyed on their choices of a career, informational and other resources supporting their choices. Four broad occupational categories were observed among student responses as potential career avenues. By making comparisons with similar recent surveys in Canada in terms of students’ use of resources, we make an attempt to assess the viability of their decisions with respect to employment projections, and conclude with notes on the policy implications within universities.