A experiência de transição entre a universidade e o mercado de trabalho na adultez jovem

摘要: The aim of this dissertation, consisting three studies, sets out to describe and analyze the university-to-work transition process among senior university students egresses. Using a quantitative methodology, Study 1 addressed expectations about effects several personal contextual variables on career decision level students. A questionnaire was specially devised for study applied 252 from different courses. Overall results showed that were optimistic entrance in labor market their respective professions. Regression analysis perception work opportunities, professional self-efficacy self-concept clarity best predictiors at end graduate studies. Vocational exploratory behaviors research participation (as researcher) predicted beliefs. 2 used qualitative phenomenological approach educational experiences future based descriptions offered by 12 participants. 3, also study, focused experienced 14 egresses with professions after graduation. In general, findings Studies 3 confirmed obtained revealed other important aspects related experience. For example, face more difficulties than anticipated attempts find job or establish themselves It found did not feel prepared when they graduated. Moreover, plan consistent manner. curricular general promote commitment own education. exception practical activities such as apprenticeships, monitor, all them cited participants promoting sense preparedness. addition, non-professional projects described suggested experience is phenomenon restricted moment fact, it remains period exploration identity construction many