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Analyzing Job Preferences Across Different Fields of Study: a Study From the Viewpoint of North-east India

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The study is to investigate the job preferences of youths belong to North-east India from three distinct fields of study namely Arts, Commerce & Management and Science & Engineering. Specifically, it focuses on the preference for traditional Government and Private Jobs versus entrepreneurship/business ventures. The study utilizes the Kruskal-Wallis test to determine whether significant differences exist in job preferences across the three fields. The results indicate that there is a statistically significant difference in the job preferences of students from different fields, with Commerce & Management students showing a stronger inclination toward entrepreneurship. KEYWORDS: Job preferences, field of study, Government & Private jobs, entrepreneurship

Source: EPRA International Journal of Economic and Business Review

DOI: 10.36713/epra20248

Author: Dr. Arjun Gope

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education and Employability

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407803654

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