'Looking Forward': Non-Traditional Students Perceptions of Their Readiness and Preparedness for the Transition to Work after Graduation

Autor/in	Gill, Ashley J. G.
Titel	'Looking Forward': Non-Traditional Students Perceptions of Their Readiness and Preparedness for the Transition to Work after Graduation
Quelle	In: Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 28 (2023) 1, S.149-172 (24 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1359 6748
DOI	10.1080/13596748.2023.2166697
Schlagwörter	Nontraditional Students; College Students; Student Attitudes; Career Readiness; Education Work Relationship; Anxiety; Student Experience; Educational Experience; College Graduates; Foreign Countries; United Kingdom (England) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Collegestudent; Schülerverhalten; Angst; Studienerfahrung; Bildungserfahrung; Hochschulabsolvent; Hochschulabsolventin; Ausland
Abstract	This study explores how Higher Education students from non-traditional backgrounds perceive their readiness and preparedness to make the transition from university to work, after graduation. Thirteen students participated and each underwent a semi-structured interview exploring perceptions of their upcoming transition. Findings indicate that participants have mixed views about their readiness for work, with some expressing anxiety surrounding their future progression. Despite this, participants were positive about their preparedness for industry roles, highlighting elements of the practical and theoretical content of their courses as effective preparation for work. Furthermore, it was apparent that the participants' non-traditional backgrounds influenced HE experiences and informed perceptions of readiness and preparedness for transition to work. The guidelines provided will help inform institutions on inherent challenges supporting students who are from non-traditional backgrounds. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01