Higher Education and Graduate Employment in Europe (eBook)
VIII, 172 Seiten
Springer Netherland (Verlag)
978-1-4020-5154-8 (ISBN)
This book explores a noteworthy variety among economically advanced countries in the competences fostered by higher education, and the emphasis placed either on laying a broad basis of knowledge or direct preparation for professional tasks. In some countries, universities are closely involved in ensuring a rapid transition from student to employee; in others, students typically face a long period after graduation for the search of a suitable career.
From autumn 1998 to spring 2000, about 3,000 graduates each from nine countries in the European Union (Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom), one EFTA country (Norway), one of the Central and Eastern European countries in transition (the Czech Republic) and one econo- cally advanced country outside Europe (Japan) provided information through a wr- ten questionnaire on the relationship between higher education and employment three to four years after graduation. In total, over 40,000 graduates from higher education institutions answered questions on their socio-biographical background, study paths, transition from higher education to employment, early career, links between study and employment, job satisfaction and their retrospective view on higher education. The study provided a unique opportunity to examine how far the relationships - tween higher education and the world of work are similar or different in the Western European countries. This became clearer through the inclusion of one country of the Central and Eastern European countries and one country outside Europe. The study also helped to understand the common elements and differences between various fields of study and occupational areas. It made it possible to analyse current salient issues of higher education, e. g. equality, the role of educational levels, the demand for specialized or general competences, the growing role of international mobility and lifelong education, the regional diversity in higher education.
Introduction.
1. Developments, Prior Research and the Concepts of this Study. 1.1. Debates and Research. 1.2 The Concept of the Project. 1.3. The Contents of this Volume.
2. Methods Used. 2.1. Overview. 2.2. The Research Instrument. 2.3. The Target Group of the Study. 2.4. The Survey Process. 2.5. Participation in the Graduate Survey. 2.6. The Standard Questionnaire and National Variations. 2.7. Data Analysis. 2.8. The Interview Studies. 2.9 Overall Project Coordination and Cooperation. 2.10. Survey Eight Years After Graduation.
3. The Educational Paths and Attainments. 3.1. Introduction. 3.2. Gender. 3.3. Educational Attainment of the Parents. 3.4. Foreigners. 3.5. Years of Schooling. 3.6. Kind of Secondary Education. 3.7. Activities before First Enrolment. 3.8. Age at the Time of Enrolment in Higher Education.
4. Course of Study. 4.1. Type of Degree. 4.2. Field of Study. 4.3. Duration of Study. 4.4. Age at the Time of Graduation. 4.5. Graduation Quota. 4.6. Study Conditions and Provision. 4.7. Rating of Study Conditions and Study Provision. 4.8. Study Activities. 4.9. Activities besides Study. 4.10. Relationship between Work Experience and Content of Study. 4.11. Foreign Language Proficiency and Computer Knowledge. 4.12. Study Abroad. 4.13. Summary.
5. Job Search, Transition to Employment and Early Career. 5.1. Job Search. 5.2. Timing of Job Search. 5.3. Length of Job Search. 5.4. Number of Contacts with Employers. 5.5 Methods of Job Search. 5.6. Time between Graduation and First Employment. 5.7 Conclusion.
6. Early Career. 6.1 Activities in the First 3,5 Years after Graduation. 6.2 Predominant Activities since Graduation. 6.3. Job Mobility. 6.4. Transition to a Permanent Job. 6.5. Impact of First Job on Subsequent Employment.
7. Employment Several Years after Graduation. 7.1. Major Activity. 7.2. Unemployment. 7.3. Working Time. 7.4. Temporary Contracts. 7.5. Economic Sector of Employment. 7.6. Public or Private Sector. 7.7. Self-Employment. 7.8. Job Title. 7.9. Income.
8. Competences and Work Assignments. 8.1. Recruitment Criteria. 8.2. Competences at Time of Graduation. 8.3. Work Requirements. 8.4. Utility of Study. 8.5. International Competences.
9. Match between Education and Employment. 9.1. The Relevance of the Field Study. 9.2. Use of Knowledge and Skills. 9.3. Appropriateness of Level of Education. 9.4. Reasons for Inappropriate Position. 9.5. Fulfilled Expectations. 9.6. The Proportion of Graduates Facing Problems.
10. Orientations and Job Satisfaction. 10.1. Life Goals. 10.2. Work Orientation. 10.3. Professional Situation. 10.4. Job Satisfaction.
11. Other Themes. 11.1. Initial and Continuing Professional Education. 11.2. International Mobility. 11.3. The Family Situation. 11.4. Regional Disparities.
12. Major Findings and Policy Implications. 12.1 Aims and Methods of the Study. 12.2. Success in Transition, Employment and Work. 12.3. Studies as Preparation for Subsequent Employment and Work. 12.4. European and International Diversity and Disparity. 12.5. Strength and Limits of the Study and Prospects.
Literature.
Annex: Master Questionnaire.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 29.1.2007 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Higher Education Dynamics |
| Higher Education Dynamics | |
| Zusatzinfo | VIII, 172 p. |
| Verlagsort | Dordrecht |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Erwachsenenbildung | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre ► Makroökonomie | |
| Schlagworte | Education • Educational Research • Employment • Europe • European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) • higher education • Import • Master • Mobility • Professor • Unemployment |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4020-5154-9 / 1402051549 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4020-5154-8 / 9781402051548 |
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