Attitudes of Naresuan University BBA Business Management Graduates towards Job Selection and Resignation

Abstract

There are a large number of students graduating with Bachelor degrees in Thailand each year. What were the most significant criteria for those students when they selected their jobs? For graduate students who found work, how satisfied are they with their jobs? For those who have worked after graduation, but later resigned from their jobs, what were the most significant causes of their resignation? These questions are important for universities and workplaces to plan for providing undergraduate students with the skills and knowledge they need to cope with the labor market and retain employees as valuable resources for organizations.

The study conducted questionnaire surveys to access the attitudes of former students of the Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management Major, Naresuan University towards job selection and resignation. Results showed that the major reasons of job selection are as follows: looking after parents, progress in career path, interest in the field, stable job, chance to prove abilities, saving money and favorable income. Reasons for resignation are as follows: no challenge, no chance to present leadership and no progress in career path.