DETERMINANTS EMPLOYMENT MISMATCH GRADUATES IN AUTO BAVARIA AND MILLENNIUM AUTOHAUS
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https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v7si4.1626Keywords:
employment, mismatch, career vision, academic qualificationAbstract
To begin with, employment mismatch has turned out to be one of a growing concern in Malaysia, particularly among graduates who just finished their studies and are entering the labor market as new employees, especially after following the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to examine and to gain insights about the determinants of employment mismatch among graduates working in Auto Bavaria (AB) and Millennium Autohaus (MAH) in the automotive sector. Steered by the following theories, such as Human Capital Theory, Career Mobility Theory, and Signaling Theory, this quantitative study investigates the influence of career vision and academic qualification effects on employment mismatch. All data were collected using structured questionnaires, distributed via an online Google form, and analyzed by means of SPSS Version 29, which covered descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. At the end of this study, the findings aim to provide insights for organizations and industries, policymakers, and graduates in addressing employment mismatch and improving workforce alignment in terms of better alignment between career vision and how academic qualification contributes merit as whole.
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