Abstract
This study explores the online job-hunting experiences of first-generation college students (FGCS) from global majority systems, specifically China, Pakistan, and Ghana. Using semistructured interviews, 30 FGCS shared insights on their job hunts. Thematic analysis revealed that while online platforms have expanded job opportunities, FGCS continue to face three major barriers: inequitable access to technology; insufficient institutional support for digital literacy; and mismatches between job portal designs and localized needs. Cross-national comparisons highlighted how socioeconomic contexts mediated these experiences. The study calls for context-sensitive interventions, including university–industry partnerships to adapt job platforms and targeted training programs.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance |
| Early online date | 5 Sept 2025 |
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| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 5 Sept 2025 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V. 2025.
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Keywords
- Digital divide
- First-generation college students
- Job-seeking
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