Impact of Recruitment Sites on Student’s attitude
Patel, Mona (2024)
Patel, Mona
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024051712784
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024051712784
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In this thesis, the impact of recruitment websites on students’ online job search behavior is examined, particularly how these platforms influence students’ perceptions and actions from the perspective of social learning theory. Students can learn about career paths, corporate cultures, and job search strategies in interaction with other users, including employers and other students, on recruitment websites. This theory helps us understand how students’ online interaction on these platforms shapes their perceptions and job search behavior. Understanding these functions is crucial when investigating the impact of student behavior on these platforms. By studying student interaction with these platforms, my aim is to understand how students shape career decisions, job search strategies, and perceptions of the labor market. The research results provide information for improving recruitment websites from a job seeker’s perspective, share information with university career services about student views and increase our understanding of technology’s role in job searching. Employing a qualitative approach, this study utilizes semi-structured interviews conducted with a group of 20 international students in Finland. The interviews focused on site use efficiency and impact on career goals and job search strategies. Thematic analysis was used to identify recurring themes from interview material. Ethical aspects included informed consent obtained and background information being anonymized. This study follows a qualitative approach that allows a deep understanding of student experiences. The research results show that students use these platforms for finding jobs, evaluating career needs, and shaping career goals. Recruitment sites can affect students’ motivation, job search strategies, and understanding of labor markets. However, in light of the results, there were concerns among students about unrealistic expectations and possible bias in labor markets.