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The purpose of this paper, systematic literature review, is twofold: to identify the factors influencing graduate job choice and to propose a theoretical model that can be useful for future research.Design/methodology/approachThematic analysis of the literature available till June 2020 has been reviewed using electronic databases such as ABI/INFORM Complete, EBSCO, Emerald Insight, ProQuest, SAGE Journals, Science Direct (Elsevier), Scopus, Springer Link, Taylor and Francis Online, Wiley Online Library.FindingsOut of more than 5,000 studies, 14 studies were found addressing the issue of career choice among graduating students. The thematic analysis result explored five themes such as internal factors, external factors, interpersonal factors, institutional factors and socio-demographic factors that can be considered critical for graduates’ career choice decision. Details of the subthemes are also identified.Research limitations/implicationsImplications for practitioners have been suggested from the internal factors, external factors, interpersonal factors, institutional factors and socio-demographic factors’ perspectives. The study result can be useful for conducting future research using quantitative data on graduate job choice.Originality/valueThis is the first attempt to present a comprehensive picture of past studies on graduate job choice and exploring the factors influencing graduate job choice.
European Journal of Training and Development – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jul 13, 2021
Keywords: Career; Literature review; Thematic analysis; Career choice; Theoretical model; Job choice
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