Naslov
Information Needs in the Process of Study and Career Decision-Making of High School Graduates in Osijek

Autori
Stanarević Katavić, Snježana ; Lacović, Darko ; Dukić, Gordana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Proceedings of the 7th International Scientific Symposium “Economy of Eastern Croatia – Vision and Growth” / Mašek Tonković, Anka ; Crnković, Boris - Osijek : Ekonomski fakultet Sveučilišta Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, 2018, 370-378

Skup
7. međunarodni znanstveni simpozij: Gospodarstvo istočne Hrvatske – vizija i razvoj = 7th International Scientific Symposium: Economy of Eastern Croatia – Vision and Growth

Mjesto i datum
Osijek, Hrvatska, 24.05.2018. - 26.05.2018

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
information needs ; high school graduates ; study choosing ; career decision-making ; employment possibilities ; labour market

Sažetak
Since we live in a time when an academic degree does not guarantee employment, gymnasium graduates need to make a demanding decision on which study to enrol in order to find a suitable job one day. The purpose of this research was to determine the way high school graduates from Osijek decide on the faculty they want to enrol, which criteria they apply when choosing their future occupation, what information they need for decision-making, and which sources they use to gather information about the future study and employment possibilities. The study also sought to establish how well informed they are about the labour market. The research was conducted using an online questionnaire. The sample comprised of high school graduates (n=264) from four Osijek gymnasiums. Data were analysed by descriptive statistics. Results show that high school graduates primarily chose study according to their interests, however, at the same time two thirds of respondents wished they have had more help with analysis of their traits that predispose them for a particular study and profession. Other criteria that quite affect gymnasium graduates study selection are possibility of getting a good job, possibility of advancement and training, ability to contribute to community development, good study conditions and employment opportunities abroad. Decision-making about future study and profession for the greatest number of respondents was based on information they got from their family, friends, faculty/university sites and students studying chosen study. Family members were the most useful source of information about employment possibilities as well. Results indicate that Osijek gymnasium graduates are somewhat to very informed about the labour market, however 61, 7% of respondents wished they have had more information about the labour market in the process of study decision-making. The results of this study can help to improve human capital planning and management in order to stimulate development of eastern Croatia.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija, Informacijske i komunikacijske znanosti

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