Task Specific Self-Esteem in Job Search

1983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca A. Ellis ◽  
M. Susan Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Job Search ◽  
Self Esteem

scholarly journals A Sequential Path Model Testing: Emotional Intelligence, Resilient Coping and Self-Esteem as Predictors of Depressive Symptoms during Unemployment

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 697
Author(s):  
María Angeles Peláez-Fernández ◽  
Lourdes Rey ◽  
Natalio Extremera
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Path Model ◽  
Southern Europe ◽  
Path Analyses ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

The unemployment rate has dramatically increased in southern Europe in the last decade. Although it is well-known that unemployment impairs mental health, the specific roles of personal resources like emotional intelligence (EI) and potential underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Prior studies have shown that resilience and self-esteem are mediators in the link between EI and mental health. The present study aims to bridge these gaps by testing a sequential path model. Specifically, we propose that EI is associated with lower depressive symptoms, which is explained by higher resilient coping strategies and a resulting increased self-esteem among unemployed individuals. A sample of Spanish unemployed persons completed measures of EI, resilience, self-esteem and depression. The results showed that higher levels of EI were positively associated with resilience and self-esteem and negatively related to depressive symptoms. Path analyses showed that resilience and self-esteem mediated the relation between EI and depression in sequence. These findings suggest that EI plays a key role in promoting mental health and provide preliminary evidence regarding potential mechanisms through which EI contributes to mental health during unemployment. Implications for assessing the absence of these positive resources in developing effective job search programs geared toward promoting mental health and re-employment are discussed.

scholarly journals Job Search Time and Self-Perceptions of Curriculum Impact among Technology and Livelihood Majors in Mindanao University of Science and Technology

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilia Q. Putis
Keyword(s):  
Job Search ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Search Time ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Keywords Education ◽  
First Job

Higher education is more than just a simple production line for job-ready graduates as it is the role of HEIs to provide relevant technical and vocational trainings on top of a well-planned curriculum, solid teaching force, and sustainable instructional infrastructures. Pursuant to RA 7722, this graduate tracer study of BSEd-TLE alumni from SY 2008-2009 to SY 2011-2012 measures job search time and self-perceptions of curriculum impact on self-esteem, financial assistance extended, and financial capability. This descriptive research (n=41) examined these variables as influenced by personal and educational profile. Waiting time for the first job with a mean of 6.44 months (between one to 18 months) is seem to be unaffected by both personal and educational profile. On average, the respondents expressed optimism on the effect the TLE curriculum on their self-esteem. Evidence suggests very high ratings in competence, confidence, commitment, compassion, faith, hope, honesty, diligence, hard work, punctuality, self-discipline, and zeal for service. Inferential statistics shows only grade point average had a significant influence on self-perceptions of self-esteem effects. Furthermore, TLE majors explained they are moderately able to support basic, educational, and shelter needs. The results warrant further analysis and follow-up so necessary revisions to the curriculum may be in order. Keywords – Education, job search time, self-perceptions, curriculum impact, descriptive design, Mindanao University of Science and Technology, Philippines

scholarly journals Applicant’s Self Confidence Influence in Employment Interview Process According to Recruiters Perceptions. An Exploratory Study in Greece

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Andreas Dimopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Significant Influence ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Employment Interview ◽  
Relative Impact ◽  
Hiring Decisions ◽  
Interview Process ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The Impact

Self confidence, self esteem and self efficacy are widely common terms in job search effectiveness according to literature. There is a consensus in a large extent that candidates’ self confidence during interview process has significant influence and affects recruiters’ decisions and respectively hiring results. This study aims to search the significance of employee candidates’ self confidence and its relative impact in recruiters, employers, hiring decisions during employment interview. For this purpose, an empirical research has been conducted in order to explore the importance and relative impact of candidates’ self-confidence in a sample of two hundred and sixty recruiters’, personnel managers’ and employers in Greece about the impact of candidates’ self confidence, might have in their hiring decisions, during interview selection process. The significance of candidates self confidence was measured according to three specific dimensions of the recruiters decisions, which were in particular, the possibility of hiring them, the possibility of consider them as suitable for the position they applied for, and thirdly for the possibility of giving them a chance for a second interview. The three measures were analysed each one individually, and then unified in one, with the term hireability- sellectability. The new index has been tested for cronbach’s alpha measure of reliability, taking high acceptant value. Results show that employee candidates’ self confidence has significant influence and affect recruiters’ decisions and selection outcomes regarding this index. There is also significant impact of candidate’s self confidence, in all three of interviewers’ decisions options as in particular, to hire the candidates, to consider them suitable for the position and to invite them in a second interview.

Role of self-esteem within the job search process.

1983 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 632-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca A. Ellis ◽  
M. Susan Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Job Search ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Search Process

scholarly journals Moderators of Career Calling and Job-Search Behaviors among Unemployed Individuals

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Dalla Rosa ◽  
Michelangelo Vianello ◽  
Elisa Maria Galliani ◽  
Ryan D. Duffy
Keyword(s):  
Job Search ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Search Intensity ◽  
Search Behaviors ◽  
Job Search Intensity

We examined the relationship between calling, job-search clarity, and job-search intensity in a cross-sectional study of Italian unemployed job seekers (N = 315). Structural equation modeling with observed variables and latent moderated structural equation models were adopted to test whether optimism, self-esteem, and perseverance moderate the relation between calling, job-search clarity and job-search intensity. Perceiving a calling was positively related with job-search clarity and intensity and these relations were stronger in individuals with lower levels of optimism, self-esteem, and perseverance. This study suggests that perceiving a calling is an important personal resource that is related to a clearer job-search goal, more intense job-search activities and can support job seekers in personal adverse condition. These results suggest integrating job-search behaviors in the Work as Calling Theory and that incorporating the construct of calling into career counselors’ practices may increase the efficacy of job-search activities.

scholarly journals Attachment Avoidance and Attachment Anxiety as Individual Characteristics Affecting Job Search Behavior

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 487-501
Author(s):  
Monique V. E. Leenders ◽  
Abraham P. Buunk ◽  
Kène Henkens
Keyword(s):  
Attachment Style ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Attachment Anxiety ◽  
Search Process ◽  
Attachment Avoidance ◽  
The One ◽  
The Relationship

In this study, the relationship was investigated between attachment avoidance and attachment anxiety on the one hand, and job search intention, job search self-efficacy, job search self-esteem, and job search attitude on the other hand. Our sample consisted of 180 employees from an international industrial organization in the Netherlands. Results showed that attachment avoidance had a larger impact on the job search process than attachment anxiety. More avoidantly attached people had lower job search intentions, lower job search self-efficacy, and more negative job search attitudes. Attachment avoidance had an effect on job search intentions through job search self-efficacy and job search attitude but not through job search self-esteem. Attachment anxiety had no effect on job search intention through job search self-efficacy, job search self-esteem, and job search attitude. Attachment style is discussed as individual characteristic that impacts the job search process.

Effect of Combining Cognitive Behavioural Therapy With a Lifestyle Program in Assisting the Unemployed: A Pilot Program

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Coppins ◽  
Denise Skinner
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Search Process ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Lifestyle Program ◽  
The Unemployed

AbstractPsychological obstacles often impede the unemployed from finding work. The current study was aimed at investigating the effectiveness of a combined cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) and lifestyle program when applied to an unemployed population from a Disability Employment Network (DEN) provider. CBT focuses on the relationship between an individual's thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The lifestyle program was developed to assess and provide psycho-education on sleep, diet, exercise and social habits. Eight participants completed a questionnaire and interview prior to and following participation in the lifestyle program. Measures included the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale (RSES), Life Orientation Test (LOT), Self-Efficacy Rating scale, one-on-one interview and participation in the lifestyle program. Key workers participated in a one-on-one interview and rated their perception of their participants' engagement in the job search process. Results were analysed using quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Levels of depressive symptomatology and optimism were not seen to improve, however, levels of self-esteem and ratings of engagement in the job search process did. Inclusion of the lifestyle component appeared to yield promising results for future studies. Further research into application of qualitative analysis in unemployment research is recommended.

scholarly journals The mediating effect of basic vocational competency in the effect of self-esteem on job search skills of Korean middle-aged job seekers

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 560-568
Author(s):  
Yun-Jeong Kim ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Job Search ◽  
College Graduates ◽  
National Level ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Job Skills ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Middle Aged Adults

Introduction. Middle-aged Koreans are constantly looking for jobs in order to re-employ, despite the insecurity of declining job quality and wage levels. In order to be re-employed, it is necessary to improve job-search skills. As a way to improve job search skills, the focus was on job-seekers' self-esteem and basic vocational competency. The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating effect of vocational competency in the effect of self-esteem on job search skills. Study participants and methods. The participants in this study were 357 middle-aged job seekers aged 40 to 64 years old. 56.9% were women, 52.9% were in their 50s and 60s, and 46.2% were college graduates. 69.2% were married and 53.2% lived in small and medium-sized cities. By utilizing SPSS Win. 25.0 and PROCESS macro 3.5, descriptive statistics analysis, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and mediating effect were analyzed. Results. First, the higher the self-esteem, the higher the basic vocational competency (r=.438, p<.001) and the job search skills (r=.497, p<.001). The higher the basic vocational competency, the job search skills (r=. 699, p<.001) was high. Second, the effect of self-esteem on job search skills was .516(p<.001), but in the model with additional basic vocational competency, it was reduced to .245(p<.001). Therefore, the mediating effect of basic vocational competency was verified. Practical significance. It was revealed that self-esteem and basic job skills are important to improve the job-search skills of middle-aged adults. Therefore, in order to support customized career design at the national level, it is suggested that vocational education programs should include not only certification courses, but also content for improving basic vocational competency and counseling for improving self-esteem.

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