The relationship between job search strategies and employability: Analysis of the graduate survey

Career planning and employability has been a global concern for all higher education sectors. The fear of being unemployed following the graduation and the intense competition in the labor market calls for attention what students should be doing in sourcing a job offer. In this study we focused on the five different strategies through which undergrad students can get closer to the potential job market. We surveyed 97 graduates working in different organizations with a questionnaire. The purpose of the study was to establish relationship between the five job search strategies and their relative consequences in employment outcome. Among the five strategies, personal skill development training, attending job fairs, and engaging with extracurricular activities proved to have strong influence in employability.