Journal of Engineering Education Research (공학교육연구)

Korean Society for Engineering Education (한국공학교육학회)
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Analysis of Gender Characteristics of Employment and Career Development Paths of Engineering Graduates

성별에 따른 공과대학 졸업생의 취업 및 진로개발 단계의 특징 분석

  • Kim, Youngeun (Department of Agricultural and Vocational Education, Seoul National University) ;
  • Han, Jiyoung (Innovation Center for Engineering Education, Daejin University) ;
  • Oh, Myongsook (School of Materials Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University)
  • 김영은 (서울대학교 농산업교육과) ;
  • 한지영 (대진대학교 공학교육혁신센터) ;
  • 오명숙 (홍익대학교 신소재화공시스템공학부)
  • Received : 2013.08.25
  • Accepted : 2013.11.25
  • Published : 2013.11.30
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Abstract

The objective of this study is to investigate the gender differences in employment and career development paths of engineering graduates. 16 male and 16 female engineering H University alumni who graduated within last 6 years were interviewed. The interviews were recorded and transcribed, then analyzed by the Colaizzi method, a phenomenological qualitative data analysis method. The interview questions focused on three stages: selection and retention of one's major, employment preparation, and career development after employment. The gender differences pertaining to success factors, barriers, and psychological characteristics at each stage were identified. Interviewees were examined for general disposition during early career development and job-related characteristics. For women, strengths and weaknesses at work were also examined. Based on the results of this study, programs for successful employment and career development were suggested for H University, which can also be applied to other engineering institutions.

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