Career Development Events Evaluation: Basis for Career Information Service

Abstract

Students discover and develop skills related to their chosen degree programs through Career Development Events, it was found that individuals with higher levels of planning, motivation, and a present-time focus tend to engage in more proactive career behaviors like networking, skill development, and career planning (Bazine et al., 2023). The study aims to evaluate the impact of these events in addressing the career-related concerns and needs of students based on their college affiliation and year level. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study explores the college students’ perceived satisfaction and preferences in terms of career development services. Quantitative data was gathered through a facilitator-made rating scale, enabling the measurement of satisfaction levels among participants about the topics presented. Concurrently, qualitative data was obtained via open-ended feedback and suggestions provided by students during and after the sessions. The qualitative analysis sought to identify recurring themes regarding preferred topics and actionable insights for improving the sessions. Participants included university students who attended career information sessions during the academic year, with their profiles categorized by college and year level. The satisfaction level of students in the career information sessions shows that the students are highly satisfied with the company events. However, the students also expressed that the company events should be more relevant to their specific college programs and that the sessions be a venue to guide job applications.

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Remy Rose L. Poblete, De La Salle University Manila, Philippines
Ma. Asuncion Clara F. Pantaleon, De La Salle University Manila, Philippines

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