The Factors Affecting Student’s Careers Decision- Making Case Study: WeiFang Vocational Colleges, China
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The study aimed to achieve two main objectives: firstly, to examine the career decision-making process among vocational college students in China, and secondly, to identify the factors that influence these students' career choices. The sample consisted of 446 vocational college students from Weifang Vocational College. Data collection involved the use of a questionnaire administered through purposive sampling. Data analysis utilized percentages, means, standard deviations, and chi-square tests.
The findings revealed that State enterprises was the top choice among students, followed by Government, International Organizations, Private Company and Self- Employed. Factors influencing career decisions-making included the student's expectations of their parents regarding their occupation, Academic performance and their own aspirations. On the other hand, certain factors were found to have impact on vocational college students' decision-making were Family factors, and Friends Factors. The study provides recommendations based on the findings: Firstly, decision-makers should have a clear understanding of their personal traits, such as habits, knowledge, skills, abilities, interests, personalities, health, attitudes towards occupations, and family financial situations. Secondly, educational institutions should offer students advice and guidance on career choices, providing them with relevant career orientation information to aid their decision-making process
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