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International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation

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Job Search Self-Efficacy and its Impact on Career Decision-Making Among Postgraduate Students

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Volume: 7 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 195-201

Subject: Education

Country: India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54660/IJMRGE.2026.7.2.195-201

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Abstract

Job Search self-efficacy plays a crucial role in shaping the career decisions of postgraduate students. The main objective of the present study was to examine job search self-efficacy and its impact on career decision-making among postgraduate students. The study adopted a descriptive research design. Primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire from the respondents using an appropriate sampling method. The study analysed various factors influencing job search self-efficacy such as communication and networking confidence, goal setting, job interest with salary expectations, career clarity, and information-seeking behaviour. The findings revealed that the majority of the respondents have a high level of job search self-efficacy, and about 65% of the respondents have a high level of confidence in searching for jobs and making career decisions, whereas about 49% of the respondents have demonstrated a high level of career decision-making ability. The findings also revealed that communication and networking confidence (42%), goal-setting ability (46%), and job interest with salary expectations (45%) are the factors that influence the job search behaviour of the students significantly. Career clarity and information-seeking behaviour are moderate among the respondents. Further, the findings revealed through statistical analysis that gender does not influence job search self-efficacy and career decision-making significantly among the respondents.

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Hendry Vincent Daniel T, Christi Anandan CR (2026). Job Search Self-Efficacy and its Impact on Career Decision-Making Among Postgraduate Students . International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE), 7(2), 195-201. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54660/IJMRGE.2026.7.2.195-201

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Journal: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE)

Publisher: Anfo Publication House

ISSN: 2582-7138 (Online)

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Language: English

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