Undergraduate students' career perceptions due to pandemic: A study from Bangladesh

Authors : Mohammad Ahsan Habib, Zobayer Ahmed, Md Abu Bakkar Siddik

Pages : 119-128

Doi:10.24289/ijsser.1468026

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Publication Date : 2024-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study examined how the Covid-19 outbreak affected Bangladeshi undergraduates\' career planning. The primary purpose of this qualitative study was met by 15 in-depth interviews, four key informant interviews (KIIs), one Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and illustrated case studies. During the Covid-19 outbreak in Bangladesh, many undergraduates worried about job security. Many undergraduates considered government professions the safest and most prepared for them. Another group prepared for higher education overseas and settled in a developed country. The study emphasizes the need for crisis-related professional development policies. Global emergencies affect career planning. This analysis will help stakeholders develop solutions.
Keywords : Bangladesh, Career, Covid 19, Job security, Undergraduate students