Precarity and struggles of employment : a case study of undergraduates in Hong Kong
Joint Authors
Cheng, Shuk Ling
Kubanychbekova, Aigerim
Source
International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation
Issue
Vol. 6, Issue 4 (30 Apr. 2023), pp.131-135, 5 p.
Publisher
Al-Kindi Center for Research and Development
Publication Date
2023-04-30
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Despite having acquired an education that should prepare them for the workforce, many fresh graduates are facing difficulties in securing gainful employment in Hong Kong.
Drawing on the concept of “employment precarity”, this study examines the predicaments that fresh university graduates encounter in Hong Kong in relation to social identity transition and job-seeking barriers.
using critical discourse analysis, the researchers adopt a qualitative methodology to examine the written reflections of eight undergraduate students at a university in Hong Kong.
(1) the findings reveal that students experience frustration, anxiety and uncertainty during the transition, indicating a need for improvement in the current pedagogical policies.
(2) Recommendations are offered for higher education policymakers and universities to help alleviate these hardships.
new sets of pedagogical strategies are developed to mitigate graduates’ exposure to employment precarity and to enhance their employability.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cheng, Shuk Ling& Kubanychbekova, Aigerim. 2023. Precarity and struggles of employment : a case study of undergraduates in Hong Kong. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation،Vol. 6, no. 4, pp.131-135.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1496937
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cheng, Shuk Ling& Kubanychbekova, Aigerim. Precarity and struggles of employment : a case study of undergraduates in Hong Kong. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation Vol. 6, no. 4 (2023), pp.131-135.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1496937
American Medical Association (AMA)
Cheng, Shuk Ling& Kubanychbekova, Aigerim. Precarity and struggles of employment : a case study of undergraduates in Hong Kong. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation. 2023. Vol. 6, no. 4, pp.131-135.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1496937
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 135
Record ID
BIM-1496937