Grade point average and biographical data in personal resumes: Predictors of finding employment
Source
Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 20, 3, (2015), pp. 306-316ISSN
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor
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Organization
SW OZ BSI OGG
Journal title
Residential Treatment for Children and Youth
Volume
vol. 20
Issue
iss. 3
Languages used
English (eng)
Page start
p. 306
Page end
p. 316
Subject
Developmental PsychopathologyAbstract
This study aimed to examine relationships between graduates' grade point average (GPA), biographical data and success in finding a job in general and a psychology-based job in particular. Two hundred six psychology graduates participated in a two-wave 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.
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