The Dawkins white paper of 1988 was introduced by the Australian government to reshape the Higher Education (HE) landscape. Dawkins' discussion paper of 1990, Nelson's policy document of 2003, the Bradley Review of 2008 and the Lomax-Smith Review of 2011 built on and extended Dawkins' white paper. Such policy reforms have transformed the culture…

It is common for organizations such as the International Labour Organization and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development to acknowledge that the links between education and work are far from smooth, creating a "crisis" for youth. This includes increasing rates of unemployment, under-employment and precarious work. In…

Investigated career paths of women (N=94), half of whom were married to university workers, and their searches for employment after they migrated because of husband's jobs, discussing their employment situations, role of commuting and child care, search strategies, and potential employment. Found evidence of underemployment and unemployment,…

This document reports on the state of employment among individuals holding doctoral degrees in science and engineering. Definition of key terms, an executive summary, discussion of trends in doctoral science and engineering unemployment, examination of factors affecting unemployment in 1993, an exploration of changes in factors affecting…

A followup survey of the employment patterns of British university graduates of 1984 who had not found suitable employment within six months of graduation is reported. Results show that most had succeeded in finding employment or proceeded to additional training within 12 months of graduation, even during a period of high unemployment. (MSE)

Data from a sample of university graduates in Egypt are used to test the effect of a mismatch in higher education policy and labor demand on future employment patterns. The results are delayed employment or underemployment and consequent lowering of lifetime earnings of college graduates. (MSE)

Austrian Ph.D.s in education were surveyed about their employment patterns. Half were in universities and teacher training; relatively new occupational fields (social work, special education, vocational training) employed few. Little unemployment was found, but about 20 percent were overqualified for their jobs. Suggestions for graduate curriculum…

This report provides detailed statistical profiles of students from several major countries who were doctoral recipients in science and engineering at U.S. universities and the initial intent of these foreign doctoral recipients to locate in the United States after graduation. The statistical profiles included in this report contain two tables for…

This Issue Brief reports on the international mobility of scientists and engineers to the United States and discusses student flows into the higher education system, the stay rates of foreign doctoral recipients, and their short and long term employment in United States industry, universities, and government. Information presented in the tables…

Facts and figures related to the underemployment of college graduates are presented. Underemployment is defined as holding a job that requires less education than the employee has obtained. Topics which are discussed in this digest include: (1) the implications of underemployment for career development; (2) statistics on college enrollment and the…

This report summarizes trends in the job search experiences and employment outcomes of 1993-1994 physics graduates at all degree levels. Data were gathered via the American Institute of Physics' Employment Survey. Type of position secured in terms of permanence, fields of permanent employment, and level of utilization is reported for doctoral and…

Examined the relationship of age, sex, and previous educational and occupational experience to employment outcome in a survey of liberal arts graduates one year (N=218) and three years (N=156) after graduation. Results showed outcome variables were differently related to independent variables and relationships changed over time. (LLL)

Examined work role satisfaction as related to employment outcome among recipients of a liberal arts bachelor's degree at a state university, one year (N=218) and three years (N=156) after graduation. Results showed that Job Fit Index (a measure of underemployment), income, and job stability were all related to satisfaction. (LLL)

Examination of the employment situation of South Africa's recent university graduates finds many are taking jobs of lower status and income than graduates of previous periods, resulting in underemployment. A study of employment levels and labor demand in 812 companies suggests strategic enrollment management could play an important role in…

An anthropologist seeking academic employment reflects on the plight of young, underemployed, often temporary faculty in a difficult job market. Conflicts between expectations and the reality of the stratified academic culture are highlighted. (MSE)