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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 0143-7720
- DOI
- 10.1108/01437729110138913
- Publisher site
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Abstract
Mature graduates reasons for choosing degreecourses and subsequent careers are examined,focusing on their destinations after graduation. Thestudy is based on replies from 1,345 oldergraduates who completed fulltime degree coursesin 1987 and 1989. The findings show that the primemotivator for choosing courses was interest inacademic subjects, while the most importantconsideration in choosing a career was jobsatisfaction. Mature graduates are more inclinedthan younger colleagues to pursue postgraduatestudy and public sector employment. The majorityof the respondents were satisfied with careerprogress to date and optimistic about futureprospects. They indicated that they felt religiousand voluntary organisations, education authoritiesand local government were more favourablydisposed towards older candidates, while they gavepublic utilities, the media, financial and commercialorganisations a low rating. Their recommendationsincluded the abolition of age limits, specific mentionof mature graduates in brochures, application formsamended to suit their needs and better selectioninterview training for interviewers.
Journal
International Journal of Manpower – Emerald Publishing
Published: May 1, 1991