Graduate Employability of South Asian Ethnic Minority Youths Voices from Hong Kong 1st Edition by Bibi Arfeen ISBN 1003859615 9781003859611

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ISBN 10: 1003859615 
ISBN 13: 9781003859611
Author: Bibi Arfeen

Through a first-of-its kind qualitative exploratory study, Bibi Arfeen elucidates the multifaceted complexities and dynamics that contribute to successful higher education-to-work transition among South Asian Ethnic Minority (EM) youths in Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s recent expansion of higher education has given rise to budding academic and career aspirations amongst South Asian ethnic minority youths hoping to achieve upward social and economic mobility. Yet, existing bodies of scholarly work have yet to conceptualise the key determinants that drive an adaptive transition for these youths. This book challenges the widely held assumption that an undergraduate degree is a panacea to job acquisition and security as transitions are actively shaped by larger social, cultural, and economic trajectories potentially influencing the capabilities of ethnic minority youths. In light of their lived experiences, this book foregrounds the voices of ethnic minority youths to gauge an understanding of their higher education-to-work transitions by placing the job-preparatory and job-seeking stages as the basis of the inquiry. Suggesting implications for institutional and public policymaking for the inclusion and empowerment of EM youths, this book will appeal to scholars interested in minority studies and graduate employment, EM youths, university administrators and counsellors, NGOs working with EM communities as well as policy makers.

Graduate Employability of South Asian Ethnic Minority Youths Voices from Hong Kong 1st Table of contents:

1 Foundations
Introduction
The Ongoing Debate – Defining ‘Ethnic Minorities’
Orienting South Asian Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong
Emerging Trends: Education and Employment of EMs
Education
Employment
Methods
Book Overview
Summary
References
2 Conceptualising Higher Education-to-Work Transitions
Introduction
Global and Local Labour Market Dynamics
Critical Perspectives on School-to-Work Transitions
Factors Influencing School-to-Work Transitions
Diverging Theoretical Perspectives on Ethnic Minority Youths
A Model on Higher Education-to-Work Transitions of Ethnic Minority Youths
Summary
References
3 Lessons from Academic Experiences of Minority Youths
Introduction
The Context
The Individual Domain
The Aspiration to Access Higher Education
The Pathways to Higher Education
The ‘Right Attitude’ during Higher Education
The Variegated Experiences during Higher Education
The Sociocultural Domain
The Family Context
The Sources of Advice
The Presence of Role Models
The Social Circle
The Religious and Ethnic Community
The Chinese Language and Hong Kong
The Importance of Ethnic Identity
The Political-Economic Domain
The Development of Occupational Knowledge and Skills
The Availability of Career-Planning Support
The Dissemination of Career-Related Information
The Perceptions and Dynamics of the Labour Market
Summary
References
4 Understanding Employability and Employment of Ethnic Minority Graduates
Introduction
The Context
Individual Domain
Career Aspirations and Goals
Job-Seeking Preparedness and Attitudes
Perceptions of Employability
Job Consideration Factors
Job-seeking Methods
The Sociocultural Domain
Career Planning
Networks and Connections
The Presence of Mentors
Perceived Employability
Prejudice and Biases
Political-Economic Domain
The Language Dilemma
Job-Major Mismatches
Availability of Jobs
Institutional Bias
Summary
References
5 Transition Stage I: Forces Shaping the Job Preparatory Stage
Introduction
Orientations of Ethnic Minority Youths
Higher Education Aspiration and Participation
Varying Access to Higher Education Resources and Barriers
Cultural Resources
Social Resources
Economic Resources
Coping Mechanisms and Strategies
Summary
References
6 Transition Stage II: Forces Shaping the Job-Seeking Stage
Introduction
Global Labour Market Dynamics
The Case of Hong Kong
Job-Seeking Enablers
Upholding Strong Career Aspirations with Flexible Career Plans
Demonstrating Agency and an Optimistic Job-search Behaviour
Seeking Jobs through Diversified Networks
Presenting a Robust Non-academic Profile
Interacting with Mentors and Career Counsellors
Adopting Culturally Hybrid Identities to Seek Jobs
Optimising Employability Skills from Work Experiences and Internships
Job-seeking Barriers
Possessing Unpragmatic Perceptions of the Labour Market
Confronting Racial Stereotypes and Biases
Lacking a Sound Language Repertoire
Engaging in Self-defeating Job Behaviour
Failing to Forge Networks
Hiring Preferences of Employers
Exploring Alternative Career Pathways
Accessing Limited Social Resources and Support
Lack of an Inclusive Workplace Environment
Summary
References
7 Developing Employability: A New Perspective for Ethnic Minority Graduates
Introduction
An Enhanced Model of Higher Education-to-Work Transitions
Individual Attributes of Adaptive Transitioners
Key Contextual Factors Influencing Transitions
Educational Influences
Relational Influences
Host Influences
Occupational Influences
Economic Influences
Overcoming Barriers to an Adaptive Transition
Preparedness
Adaptability and Flexibility
Resourcefulness
Summary
References
8 Future Directions and Contributions
Introduction
Implications for Stakeholders
Attributes of EM Youths in Higher Education
Preparation for the Graduate Labour Market
Experiences When Seeking Jobs
Coping Strategies
Implications
Implications for Future Research
Limitations of the Study
Recommendations for Policies and Practices
Prospective EM Youths in Higher Education
Tertiary Institutions
Relevant Policymaking Bodies
Concluding Remarks
References
Appendix I: Study Participants’ Profile
Appendix II Interview Protocol

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