AN EXPLORATION OF THE FACTORS THAT UNDERLIE THE CAREER DECISION THROUGH THE STUDENTS` OPTICS

Abstract

The career decision is a complex process that begins long before the actual choice of career alternative; it is a process that is consumed by consciously going through several stages under the careful guidance of specialized staff. At least, these are the natural landmarks of this approach: time, clear objectives, specialized support, and the existence of realistic and accessible opportunities. In the current context, of the information explosion, the dynamics of the labor market, the rapid reconfiguration of occupations, and implicitly of the required and expected competence profile, the need and urgency with which career counseling is to be carried out in schools and universities is increasing. This study aims to investigate aspects of career decision-making among students, exploring in this regard the opinions of 702 respondents who attend university studies at both technical and non-technical majors. The questionnaire used is composed of 28 items and was applied to students from Transilvania University of Brașov.