Job-Search Behavior of the Unemployed: A Dynamic Perspective

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaoli Song ◽  
Shu Hua Sun ◽  
Xian Li
Keyword(s):  
Social Issue ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Search Behavior ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Job Search Behavior ◽  
Dynamic Perspective ◽  
The Unemployed ◽  
Analytical Approaches

Unemployment is a major social issue in modern societies. Unemployed workers obtain reemployment mainly through their job-search activities. This chapter documents the literature on the uniqueness, antecedents, and outcomes of job-search behaviors of the unemployed. Because job-search behavior has recently been examined as a dynamic process, we summarize theoretical models, research designs, and analytical approaches in studying job-search dynamics, particularly with regard to unemployed job seekers. We further suggest conceptualizing and empirically examining job-search as behavioral episodes to enhance our understanding of job-search dynamics.

Job-Search Behavior as a Multidimensional Construct: A Review of Different Job-Search Behaviors and Sources

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greet van Hoye
Keyword(s):  
Job Search ◽  
Search Behavior ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Job Search Behavior ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Unidimensional Construct ◽  
Search Behaviors ◽  
Search Quality

Both theoretical models of job search and empirical research findings suggest that job-search behavior is not a unidimensional construct. This chapter addresses the multidimensionality of job-search behavior and provides a systematic review of the different job-search behaviors and sources studied in the job-search literature and their relationships with antecedent variables and employment outcomes. Organized within three major dimensions (effort/intensity, content/direction, and temporal/persistence), job-search effort and intensity, job-search strategies, preparatory and active job-search behaviors, formal and informal job sources, specific job-search behaviors, job-search quality, job-search dynamics, and job-search persistence are discussed. This review strongly suggests that it is essential to consider all the dimensions of job-search behavior for understanding job-search success in both practice and research. This study points to a number of key implications for job seekers and employment counselors as well as crucial directions for future research.

Networking as a Job-Search Behavior and Career Management Strategy

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica L. Forret
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Search Behavior ◽  
Career Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Job Search Behavior ◽  
New Jobs

Networking is often cited as a key to job-search success; however, relatively little scholarly research on networking as a job-search behavior exists. The purpose of this chapter is to review the literature on networking and its relevance for job-search success and career management more broadly. The use of networking for both obtaining new jobs at different employers as well as advancing upward in one’s current organization is considered. This chapter describes the importance of networking for developing career competencies, how networking can enhance a job seeker’s social network, and barriers faced by women and minorities in building their social networks. The multiple ways in which networking has been measured are described, along with the antecedents and outcomes of networking behavior pertinent to job seekers. This chapter discusses the implications of networking as a job-search behavior for job seekers, career counselors, and organizations and concludes with future research suggestions for scholars.

Career self-management of unemployed workers: the role of proactive coping in job-to-job transition

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-153
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Ślebarska ◽  
Maria Flakus
Keyword(s):  
Job Search ◽  
Search Behavior ◽  
Proactive Coping ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Job Transition ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Job Seeking ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Job Search Behavior

PurposeJob search behavior is an important factor of an individual's career. In this study, proactive individuals' search for career opportunities during the transition from unemployment to employment is investigated. This investigation concentrates on the “in-between jobs” phase to better understand career transition. Proactive coping is a particularly important aspect of the transition from unemployment to work.Design/methodology/approachUsing the career self-management model and proactive coping theory, this paper establishes a conceptual model and adopts path analysis to examine the model with a sample of 208 unemployed workers from Poland.FindingsThe results indicate both direct and indirect effects for proactive coping on job-seeking behavior. Unemployed job seekers, with greater proactive coping, intensify their job search behavior and increase their chances for re-employment.Practical implicationsProactive coping is an important factor in career development. The findings of this study are a promising starting point for career self-development training for unemployed workers in transition.Originality/valueMost of the training for the unemployed prepares them to react and adapt to ongoing circumstances. Our findings show the importance of being proactive during active coping with unemployment.

Employed Job Seekers and Job-to-Job Search

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy R. Boswell ◽  
Richard G. Gardner
Keyword(s):  
Job Search ◽  
Search Behavior ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Search Activity ◽  
Job Search Behavior ◽  
Employee Withdrawal ◽  
Turnover Models

The purpose of this chapter is to review and integrate the existing research on job-to-job search behavior. The authors provide an overview of the various job-search and employee withdrawal/turnover models followed by a review of the prior empirical findings on the processes, antecedents, and outcomes of job-search behavior within the context of employed individuals. An important focus of this paper is the authors’ explicit focus on the varying objectives an employee may have for engaging in job-search activity. The chapter concludes by discussing developing issues in this research area and offering directions for future research to enhance our understanding of job-to-job search behavior.

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