Grade point average and biographical data in personal resumes: predictors of finding employment
| Main Authors: | SULASTRI, AUGUSTINA, Handoko, Martinus |
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| Format: | Article PeerReviewed Book |
| Bahasa: | eng |
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, 2015
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| Online Access: |
http://repository.unika.ac.id/26020/1/58120032602014G2_Sulastri%20et%20al%20%282015%29%20-%20GPA%20%26%20Biographical%20Data%20%28Taylor%20%26%20Francis%29.pdf http://repository.unika.ac.id/26020/ |
Daftar Isi:
- This study aimed to examine relationships between graduates’ grade point average (GPA), biographical data and success in finding a job in general and a psychologybased job in particular. Two hundred six psychology graduates participated in a twowave longitudinal study. Biographical data assessed were extracurricular activities, computer and foreign language skills, participation in a growth mindset enrichment programme and in general enrichment programmes, and work experiences. GPA showed significant relationship with success in finding psychology-based job. Participation in growth mindset enrichment programme was related to the success in finding a job in general and in finding a psychology-based job. Work experiences predicted the success in finding a job in general. Extracurricular activities, foreign language skill and participation in general enrichment programmes showed significant relationships with success in finding psychology-based job. Computer skills did not emerge as determinant of finding a job. Practical implications are discussed.