Professionals in Post-Secondary Education: Conceptions of Career Influence

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  • Candy Ho Simon Fraser University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.82396/cjcd.v16i2.3110

Keywords:

Post-secondary, education, career influence, professionals

Abstract

Students and their families seem to be consistently motivated to attain Canadian university or college credentials as they perceive post-secondary education as a viable avenue to gainful employment. Consequently, many post-secondary institutions are reacting and enhancing their career and employment services (Shea, 2010). However, as institutions continue to tackle the reality of dwindling resources, it may be unrealistic for campus career centres to assume the full responsibility of providing career guidance and programming for the entire student population.

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2017-09-04

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Ho, C. (2017). Professionals in Post-Secondary Education: Conceptions of Career Influence. Canadian Journal of Career Development, 16(2), 58–62. https://doi.org/10.82396/cjcd.v16i2.3110

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Vol. 16 No. 2 (2017)

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Graduate Student Research Briefs

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