Professionals in Post-Secondary Education: Conceptions of Career Influence (original) (raw)

Volume 16, Number 2, 2017 Students and their families seem to be consistently motivated to attain Canadian university or college credentials as they perceive post-secondary education as a viable avenue to gainful employment. Consequently, many post-secondary institutions are reacting and enhancing their career and employment services (Shea, 2010). However, as institutions continue to tackle the reality of dwindling resources, it may be unrealistic for campus career centres to assume the full responsibility of providing career guidance and programming for the entire student population. Canadian students are likely to consult their post-secondary instructors and educational staff (e.g., academic advisors, volunteer managers) rather than campus career specialists and counsellors for career guidance (Environics Research Group, 2011). These professionals often serve as trusted liaisons between students and their institutions, and therefore contribute tremendously to both student and inst...

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