Social networks and the employability of Filipinos in the United States
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
University of Philipinnes
Faculty
Faculty of Education and Arts
School
School of Arts and Humanities
RAS ID
19385
Abstract
This paper examines Filipino graduates’ social networks, educational attainment, degree field, English language proficiency, immigration status, age and gender—factors that influence and determine their employability in the U.S. labor market. While each of these factors does have an effect on employability, the paper argues that the use of Weak Ties was the strongest and most beneficial in improving employability, that is, in securing their first job in the United States after migration and in obtaining more advantageous employment opportunities. These include higher pay, a more secure job status, and a higher percentage working in occupations commensurate with their educational qualifications. The strength of Weak Ties in affecting employability was established through statistical analysis of demographical data collected from Filipino graduates
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Comments
Absuelo, R., & Hancock, P. (2015). Social networks and the employability of Filipinos in the United States. Asian Studies: Journal of Critical Perspectives on Asia, 51(2) , pp. 31-71. Available here.