Authors

• Mäkinen, Jukka (University of Tampere. Career Services)
• Ollikainen, Jyrki (University of Tampere. Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Philosophy)
• Honkanen, Johanna (University of Tampere. Career Services)

Keywords

appointment to job, career development, educational certificates, employment, employment opportunities, graduates, tertiary education

Abstract

The survey charted the employment situation and job placement of persons who had graduated from the University of Tampere in 2005. Current employment situation, employment history before and after graduation, and experiences of unemployment after graduation were investigated. The respondents were asked about the nature of their current job and whether the job was commensurate with their qualifications. One topic covered job searching methods used. The respondents were also asked which factors were most important in obtaining their current job and which factors may have hindered or prevented them from finding a job. Views were probed on whether they had gained useful skills and abilities (e.g. information seeking skills, analytical thought, language skills, problem solution) from their studies.

Background variables included the respondent's gender, region, and information on the degree (degree programme, faculty, field of study, possible previous degree and time of starting studies).