Career Development Quarterly
Volume 48, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 31-44

The job search club for international students: An evaluation (Article)

Bikos L.H. , Furry T.S.*
  • a University Counseling Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States, Counseling and Mediation Center, Wichita, KS, United States
  • b Acad. and Career Information Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States, 14 Holton Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, United States

Abstract

Job search clubs for international students were evaluated. Participants (67% women, 33% men) were 24 students, representing 7 countries and 17 graduate programs. Pre/posttest measures were completed. Significant increases were noted in 5 job search activities. Participants had greater career self-efficacy, vocational identity, and required less information regarding their occupational choice. Overall, the program was highly rated. Content analysis of open-ended evaluation items revealed suggestions for program improvements. It indicated (a) the importance of discussing the U.S. culture; (b) increases in confidence, skills, and progress in the job search; and (c) positive feelings about the intervention.

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DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-0045.1999.tb00273.x
ISSN: 08894019
Cited by: 20
Original Language: English