Graduate employment satisfaction in higher education in botswana: a career concept perspective

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This study sought to establish the extent to which graduates of higher education (HE) institutions in Botswana, focusing on a selected higher education institution, were satisfied with their employment, that is, their job designations, job specialisation, and whether they intended to remain in their existing jobs for long. These variables were assessed from a career concept perspective. Relevant literary sources, focusing on aspects of the career concept and career motives, leading to career success hence career satisfaction, were consulted to form the theoretical foundation for the study. The study adopted the quantitative methodology and case study design where the selected HE institution was chosen as a case study for in-depth investigation. The questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument. Data gathered from the questionnaire was analyses using statistical software known as Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The results of the study revealed that the graduates of the selected HE institution were generally unhappy with their employment then and most were contemplating leaving their organizations although they were satisfied with their specializations.

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Ushe, M (2024). Graduate employment satisfaction in higher education in botswana: a career concept perspective. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/graduate-employment-satisfaction-in-higher-education-in-botswana-a-career-concept-perspective

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Ushe, Makambe "Graduate employment satisfaction in higher education in botswana: a career concept perspective" Afribary. Afribary, 30 Mar. 2024, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/graduate-employment-satisfaction-in-higher-education-in-botswana-a-career-concept-perspective. Accessed 06 Nov. 2024.

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Ushe, Makambe . "Graduate employment satisfaction in higher education in botswana: a career concept perspective". Afribary, Afribary, 30 Mar. 2024. Web. 06 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/graduate-employment-satisfaction-in-higher-education-in-botswana-a-career-concept-perspective >.

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Ushe, Makambe . "Graduate employment satisfaction in higher education in botswana: a career concept perspective" Afribary (2024). Accessed November 06, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/graduate-employment-satisfaction-in-higher-education-in-botswana-a-career-concept-perspective

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