Developing Strategic Management Guidance for Job Hunting for Students Majoring in Food Inspection at Beihai Vocational College, China

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) To investigate the problems and needs of job hunting for students majoring in food inspection. 2) To developing strategic management guidance for job hunting for students majoring food inspection. The sample included 213 students and 21 teachers participated in career guidance for food testing students. The five point rating scale was used to evaluate the respondents' problems and needs in educational management. The data and information collected were analyzed, interpreted, and presented in terms of frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The research results of this study were as follows: 1) the problem and needs of job hunting for students majoring in food inspection were rated at the “Highest” level, and 2) the developed strategic management guidance for job hunting for students majoring food inspection composed of 3 units; namely, 2.1) Gap between theoretical knowledge and the demands of real work: students perceive a significant discrepancy between the theoretical knowledge that they acquire in school and the actual work that they expect to encounter in the job market. 2.2) Uncertainty in career planning: students expressed uncertainty about their future career plans, and the lack of clarity may prevent them from making informed decisions about career paths. 2.3) Lack of awareness of the impact of national policies: students' lack of understanding of how federal policies affecting employment suggests that the curriculum needs to include more content on food regulatory affairs and policy implications.