Yükseköğretime Geçişte Kariyer Bilgisi İhtiyaçlarının Keşfi

Öz

Yükseköğretime geçiş, bireylerin hayatlarında kritik bir dönemi temsil eder ve bu süreç, onların gelecekteki kariyerleriyle ilgili bilinçli kararlar almalarını gerektirir. Kariyer bilgisi, üniversite adaylarının, kendi istekleri ve iş gücü piyasası koşullarıyla uyumlu bir bölüm ve üniversite seçimi yaparken rehberliğe ihtiyaç duydukları önemli bir kaynaktır. Bu çalışma, öğrencilerin üniversite ve bölüm seçimindeki tercihlerini etkileyen faktörleri belirlemeyi ve psikolojik danışmanlar, üniversite personeli ve kariyer rehberliği ve tanıtım faaliyetlerine katılan diğer paydaşlar için uygulanabilir farkındalık sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. 18-28 yaş arasındaki katılımcılardan veri toplamak amacıyla bir anket uygulanmıştır. İlk bulgular, adayların karar verirken müfredat detayları, kariyerlerin ekonomik sonuçları ve burs fırsatlarını öncelikli olarak değerlendirdiklerini ortaya koymaktadır. Bu çalışma, bu bulguların kariyer danışmanlığı uygulamaları ve üniversite tanıtım stratejileri üzerindeki etkilerini keşfederek, aday öğrencilere yönelik desteklerin güçlendirilmesi için önerilerde bulunmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Kariyer bilgisi ihtiyaçları
• yükseköğretime geçiş
• kariyer danışmanlığı
• karar verme

Exploring Career Information Needs in the Transition to Higher Education

Öz

Transition to higher education represents a critical phase in individuals' lives, requiring them to make informed decisions about their prospective careers. Career information is a vital resource for university candidates who need guidance on selecting a major and institution that aligns with their aspirations and labor market conditions. This study aims to identify factors influencing students' preferences in university and major selection and to provide actionable insights for psychological counselors, university staff, and other stakeholders involved in career guidance and demonstration activities. A survey was conducted to collect data from participants aged 18-28 years. Preliminary findings reveal that candidates prioritize curriculum details, economic outcomes of careers, and grant opportunities when making decisions. This study explores the implications of these findings for career counseling practices and university outreach strategies by providing recommendations to enhance support for prospective students.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Career information needs
• transition to higher education
• career counseling
• decision-making

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