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International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance
Published in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance 3/2006

01-12-2006 | Original Paper

Job-seeking behaviour and job outcomes among Lebanese university graduates in private and public universities

Authors: Ramzi Naim Nasser, Kamal Abouchedid

Published in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance | Issue 3/2006

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Abstract

This study, based on a questionnaire administered to graduates of private and public universities in Lebanon (N = 652), links job procurement to job satisfaction and occupational attainment. Significant differences in job procurement methods are found between male and female graduates and between graduates from private versus public universities. Job satisfaction is only affected by the job procurement method. The level of occupational attainment is affected by gender and job procurement method.
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Metadata
Title
Job-seeking behaviour and job outcomes among Lebanese university graduates in private and public universities
Authors
Ramzi Naim Nasser
Kamal Abouchedid
Publication date
01-12-2006
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Published in
International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance / Issue 3/2006
Print ISSN: 1873-0388
Electronic ISSN: 1573-1782
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-006-9104-2

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