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Attractiveness of job fairs for students as a platform for searching and exchange of information

Publication date: 18.03.2016

Jagiellonian Journal of Management, Volume 1, Issue 4 (2015), pp. 275 - 289

https://doi.org/10.4467/2450114XJJM.15.019.4828

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Małgorzata Budzanowska-Drzewiecka
The Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Institute of Economics, Finance and Management
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6651-4037 Orcid
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Anita Proszowska
AGH University of Science and Technology
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Attractiveness of job fairs for students as a platform for searching and exchange of information

Abstract

Job fairs are one of the popular means used in communication between employers and potential employees in Poland. One of the groups, which the employer reaches through them are young adults entering the labour market, including students. The analysis of their behaviour constitutes the basis for preparation of the appropriate fair offer hence it is relevant to assess the attractiveness of job fairs and expectations towards them among this group of job seekers. The article presents the results of questionnaires conducted among 419 students of AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków indicating their reasons for participating in (traditional and virtual) job fairs and the level of satisfaction with their participation. The results show a greater interest in traditional job fairs on the part of respondents. In addition, there is a diversity of expectations of job fairs among students of technical and managerial studies.

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Information: Jagiellonian Journal of Management, Volume 1, Issue 4 (2015), pp. 275 - 289

Article type: Original article

Titles:

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Attractiveness of job fairs for students as a platform for searching and exchange of information

Polish:

Attractiveness of job fairs for students as a platform for searching and exchange of information

Authors

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6651-4037

Małgorzata Budzanowska-Drzewiecka
The Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Institute of Economics, Finance and Management
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6651-4037 Orcid
All publications →

The Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Institute of Economics, Finance and Management

AGH University of Science and Technology

Published at: 18.03.2016

Article status: Open

Licence: None

Percentage share of authors:

Małgorzata Budzanowska-Drzewiecka (Author) - 50%
Anita Proszowska (Author) - 50%

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