Improved Employability for Unemployed Immigrant Graduates From Finnish Higher Institutions
Onwutalobi, Anthony-Claret (2019)
Onwutalobi, Anthony-Claret
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019121226197
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019121226197
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The current and continuous decline of the working-age population due to Finland’s ageing population has shed new light on the Immigrant graduate's unemployability. This topical issue is gradually becoming a big concern to various stakeholders in terms of both enticing international students to Finnish higher education and supporting Finnish labour market development and economic growth in Finland. There is very few current information available on the subsequent unemployment of graduates of immigrant background and the causes thereof. On this basis, the author has initiated a research plan in order to study the problem by investigating the experiences and difficulties international students pass through after graduating from Finnish higher institutions. The research aims to explore and analyses the problem from a solution-oriented perspective and to come up with suggestions and solutions that can be of use in creating job opportunities and employment for foreign graduates in Finland.
This thesis shows the findings of the study on foreign graduate unemployability carried out in Finland between 2016-19. In the study, the mixed-methods design was used, which includes Qualitative research approach to collect data and its analysis. The interview was used as a tool for qualitative research to gather qualitative data from the stakeholders and other secondary data of employers’ perceptions. Few Face to face interview and Skype interviews for employment officers were conducted for gathering qualitative data.
Findings show that International graduates face severe challenges in getting suitable employment after graduation. The first challenge is Interpersonal competence and skills which the graduates can mitigate by improving their language skills, professional skills and interpersonal skills whereas the most difficult challenge is the attitude of the local employers towards foreign graduates which the graduates cannot influence. The study reveals that there is not enough support from university or employment office or government agencies in alleviating the challenges.
The findings of the research will be useful for university authorities involved in the international marketing process, current and potential international students and graduates, policymakers and other experts working with the issues of international education and employment. The study offers different recommendations and guidance that can help the key players in finding solutions to the challenges.
This thesis shows the findings of the study on foreign graduate unemployability carried out in Finland between 2016-19. In the study, the mixed-methods design was used, which includes Qualitative research approach to collect data and its analysis. The interview was used as a tool for qualitative research to gather qualitative data from the stakeholders and other secondary data of employers’ perceptions. Few Face to face interview and Skype interviews for employment officers were conducted for gathering qualitative data.
Findings show that International graduates face severe challenges in getting suitable employment after graduation. The first challenge is Interpersonal competence and skills which the graduates can mitigate by improving their language skills, professional skills and interpersonal skills whereas the most difficult challenge is the attitude of the local employers towards foreign graduates which the graduates cannot influence. The study reveals that there is not enough support from university or employment office or government agencies in alleviating the challenges.
The findings of the research will be useful for university authorities involved in the international marketing process, current and potential international students and graduates, policymakers and other experts working with the issues of international education and employment. The study offers different recommendations and guidance that can help the key players in finding solutions to the challenges.