Futuretrack is an academic research study that explores the relationship between higher education... more Futuretrack is an academic research study that explores the relationship between higher education, career decision-making and labour market opportunities. Graduate employment has become a heated issue in media and academic debates among those concerned with the relationship between higher education and the labour market. But what kinds of jobs are recent graduates doing? Is it now necessary to have more than just a degree? Are people who didn't go into higher education and got a job after school at a disadvantage or advantage relative to graduates? Who gets career opportunities and who ends up under-employed, and just what is 'graduate employability'? These are just some of the questions asked by Futuretrack, a longitudinal study conducted by a team of researchers at the Warwick Institute for Employment Research. It tracked the 2005/2006 cohort of applicants who applied to study on full-time undergraduate courses through the University and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) applicants for six years, starting from their initial application to higher education. By surveying the cohort four times during May 2006 to February 2012, Futuretrack sheds light on the relationship between higher education, employment and how students’ views of career options evolved during their studies
This article investigates graduates ’ perceptions of their careers guidance needs and the extent ... more This article investigates graduates ’ perceptions of their careers guidance needs and the extent to which these are met by the higher education careers service. It reports the findings of a survey conducted by the Employment Studies Research Unit in support of the work of the recent Higher Education Careers Service Review Group chaired by Professor Sir Martin Harris. It places the findings in a context between recent and ongoing research on transitions from higher educa-tion to employment and considers the implications of these, and of wider changes in recruitment practices, for the role of the higher education careers service. Background In the last ten to fifteen years, the UK has moved from an élite to a mass system1 of higher education. While in the 1960s there were around 200,000 full-time students in UK higher education (HEFCE, 1999), there are now over 1.2 million full-time equivalent students2 (HEFCE, 2001). Over a third of young people now remain in full-time education
Especialistas do Brasil e da Gra-Bretanha trazem uma visao inovadora sobre o modo pelo qual as so... more Especialistas do Brasil e da Gra-Bretanha trazem uma visao inovadora sobre o modo pelo qual as sociedades britânica e brasileira experimentaram a mesma conjuntura economica internacional e, a partir dela, desenvolveram diferentes padroes de reestruturacao de suas empresas, de gestao das relacoes de trabalho, de distribuicao de oportunidades ocupacionais e das chances de mobilidade entre seus cidadaos.
The graduate labour market has changed radically in the last two decades. Increasing proportions ... more The graduate labour market has changed radically in the last two decades. Increasing proportions of young people now extend their education well beyond the compulsory requirement. Also, older people who missed out on higher education at the school leaving age, have been returning as adults seeking to develop their potential and their career options more fully. In a period where the financial costs to students of acquiring a higher education are rising, it is important to understand how the benefits from such an education may differ, particularly in terms of degree subject and institution attended.
Synopsis The relationship between women's conflicting roles of mother-wives and members of the la... more Synopsis The relationship between women's conflicting roles of mother-wives and members of the labour force is frequently used to account for the high incidence of part-time work done by women and their low investment in career development and the acquisition of skills. It is also taken to justify employers' unwillingness to take on women and develop their potential when they do. This paper asks two questions which have rarely been separated: Firstly, do women themselves see their main job as childrearing and homemaking ? Secondly, do they choose to give the role of mother-wife priority and see work outside the home as an optional extra ? It is suggested that the answer to the first question is yes, since being a woman is itself ,;een in career terms, this imagery having been fostered throughout the socialization of both women and men. However, the distinction between the relationships and jobs involved in the mother-wife package are examined and it is suggested that women accommodate their employment arrangements to parenthood in a way that men do not simply because there are no practical alternatives. Their behaviour has little to do with the intrinsic characteristics of the jobs of mother-wife. Few people would attempt to disagree that power, status and economic reward are differentially and unequally distributed between the sexes in contemporary western societies. What * The research project upon which the author is currently working is sponsored by the Social Science Research Council and entitled 'Manual Workers and the Sexual Division of Labour'. It is jointly directed by herself and David Bennett at Manchester Polytechnic.
Since these words were first written over a century ago, women’s legal status and rights relative... more Since these words were first written over a century ago, women’s legal status and rights relative to men’s have undergone considerable improvement. Few would now take exception to the contention in the first part of the quote cited above, yet the elimination of privileges and perceived disabilities is a complex objective, especially when there is disagreement about what constitutes both privileges and disabilities. The concepts of equality and equality of opportunity are difficult to define, and even among individuals, organisations and governments aspiring to pursue these elusive ideals, there is considerable variation in both the goals aimed for and the means perceived as appropriate to achieve them. However, it is indisputable that Mills’s ‘perfect equality’ is far from having been realised.
... doi: 10.1590/S0104-026X2004000200010. SEÇÃO TEMÁTICA GÊNERO E TRABALHO. Gênero e insegurança ... more ... doi: 10.1590/S0104-026X2004000200010. SEÇÃO TEMÁTICA GÊNERO E TRABALHO. Gênero e insegurança no trabalho no Reino Unido. Gender and employment insecurity in the UK. Kate Purcell. ESRU Employment Studies Research Unit University of West of England. ...
A fast track to management? Early career outcomes for business studies graduates in the ‘knowledg... more A fast track to management? Early career outcomes for business studies graduates in the ‘knowledge ’ economy
This paper updates earlier work by the authors (Elias and Purcell 2004) to create a statistical c... more This paper updates earlier work by the authors (Elias and Purcell 2004) to create a statistical classification for analysis of the relationship between higher education (HE) and employment. Based on the Standard Classification of Occupations (SOC 2010), occupation unit groups are allocated to four categories via analysis of the tasks associated with typical jobs in each unit group. For three of the four categories (Experts, Orchestrators and Communicators) we postulate a link between the constituent tasks and the skills/knowledge provided via higher education. Validation of the new aggregate classification [SOC(HE) 2010] is then undertaken, using information from the 2011 and 2012 UK Labour Force Surveys and Futuretrack – a longitudinal study of applicants to HE in 2006.
2. Experiences of higher education 3 2.1 Work experience 4 2.2 Skills development on undergraduat... more 2. Experiences of higher education 3 2.1 Work experience 4 2.2 Skills development on undergraduate courses 6 2.3 Students' satisfaction with their experience of higher education 3. Career plans and aspirations 3.1 Post-graduation plans 3.2 Post-graduation courses 3.3 The impact of debt on post-graduation plans 3.4 Sources of careers advice 3.5 Job-seeking activities of final year students 3.6 Job search resources 3.7 Employment preferences 4. Conclusion Bibliography Annex 1: Characteristics of the Futuretrack Sample Annex 2: HESA data on Northern Ireland's students i List of acronyms
This book explores the assumption that an insecure workforce imposes costs on the wider economy a... more This book explores the assumption that an insecure workforce imposes costs on the wider economy and society through lower rates of skill formation, reduced consumer confidence and family instability.
... The project is led by Professor Kate Purcell, who is the project director, Professor Nadya Gu... more ... The project is led by Professor Kate Purcell, who is the project director, Professor Nadya Guimarães and Professor Alvaro Comin at the Sao Paulo University, Professor Rakesh Basant at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi, and Professor Jeemol Unni at the ...
The version presented here may differ from the published version or, version of record, if you wi... more The version presented here may differ from the published version or, version of record, if you wish to cite this item you are advised to consult the publisher's version. Please see the 'permanent WRAP URL' above for details on accessing the published version and note that access may require a subscription.
Futuretrack is an academic research study that explores the relationship between higher education... more Futuretrack is an academic research study that explores the relationship between higher education, career decision-making and labour market opportunities. Graduate employment has become a heated issue in media and academic debates among those concerned with the relationship between higher education and the labour market. But what kinds of jobs are recent graduates doing? Is it now necessary to have more than just a degree? Are people who didn't go into higher education and got a job after school at a disadvantage or advantage relative to graduates? Who gets career opportunities and who ends up under-employed, and just what is 'graduate employability'? These are just some of the questions asked by Futuretrack, a longitudinal study conducted by a team of researchers at the Warwick Institute for Employment Research. It tracked the 2005/2006 cohort of applicants who applied to study on full-time undergraduate courses through the University and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) applicants for six years, starting from their initial application to higher education. By surveying the cohort four times during May 2006 to February 2012, Futuretrack sheds light on the relationship between higher education, employment and how students’ views of career options evolved during their studies
This article investigates graduates ’ perceptions of their careers guidance needs and the extent ... more This article investigates graduates ’ perceptions of their careers guidance needs and the extent to which these are met by the higher education careers service. It reports the findings of a survey conducted by the Employment Studies Research Unit in support of the work of the recent Higher Education Careers Service Review Group chaired by Professor Sir Martin Harris. It places the findings in a context between recent and ongoing research on transitions from higher educa-tion to employment and considers the implications of these, and of wider changes in recruitment practices, for the role of the higher education careers service. Background In the last ten to fifteen years, the UK has moved from an élite to a mass system1 of higher education. While in the 1960s there were around 200,000 full-time students in UK higher education (HEFCE, 1999), there are now over 1.2 million full-time equivalent students2 (HEFCE, 2001). Over a third of young people now remain in full-time education
Especialistas do Brasil e da Gra-Bretanha trazem uma visao inovadora sobre o modo pelo qual as so... more Especialistas do Brasil e da Gra-Bretanha trazem uma visao inovadora sobre o modo pelo qual as sociedades britânica e brasileira experimentaram a mesma conjuntura economica internacional e, a partir dela, desenvolveram diferentes padroes de reestruturacao de suas empresas, de gestao das relacoes de trabalho, de distribuicao de oportunidades ocupacionais e das chances de mobilidade entre seus cidadaos.
The graduate labour market has changed radically in the last two decades. Increasing proportions ... more The graduate labour market has changed radically in the last two decades. Increasing proportions of young people now extend their education well beyond the compulsory requirement. Also, older people who missed out on higher education at the school leaving age, have been returning as adults seeking to develop their potential and their career options more fully. In a period where the financial costs to students of acquiring a higher education are rising, it is important to understand how the benefits from such an education may differ, particularly in terms of degree subject and institution attended.
Synopsis The relationship between women's conflicting roles of mother-wives and members of the la... more Synopsis The relationship between women's conflicting roles of mother-wives and members of the labour force is frequently used to account for the high incidence of part-time work done by women and their low investment in career development and the acquisition of skills. It is also taken to justify employers' unwillingness to take on women and develop their potential when they do. This paper asks two questions which have rarely been separated: Firstly, do women themselves see their main job as childrearing and homemaking ? Secondly, do they choose to give the role of mother-wife priority and see work outside the home as an optional extra ? It is suggested that the answer to the first question is yes, since being a woman is itself ,;een in career terms, this imagery having been fostered throughout the socialization of both women and men. However, the distinction between the relationships and jobs involved in the mother-wife package are examined and it is suggested that women accommodate their employment arrangements to parenthood in a way that men do not simply because there are no practical alternatives. Their behaviour has little to do with the intrinsic characteristics of the jobs of mother-wife. Few people would attempt to disagree that power, status and economic reward are differentially and unequally distributed between the sexes in contemporary western societies. What * The research project upon which the author is currently working is sponsored by the Social Science Research Council and entitled 'Manual Workers and the Sexual Division of Labour'. It is jointly directed by herself and David Bennett at Manchester Polytechnic.
Since these words were first written over a century ago, women’s legal status and rights relative... more Since these words were first written over a century ago, women’s legal status and rights relative to men’s have undergone considerable improvement. Few would now take exception to the contention in the first part of the quote cited above, yet the elimination of privileges and perceived disabilities is a complex objective, especially when there is disagreement about what constitutes both privileges and disabilities. The concepts of equality and equality of opportunity are difficult to define, and even among individuals, organisations and governments aspiring to pursue these elusive ideals, there is considerable variation in both the goals aimed for and the means perceived as appropriate to achieve them. However, it is indisputable that Mills’s ‘perfect equality’ is far from having been realised.
... doi: 10.1590/S0104-026X2004000200010. SEÇÃO TEMÁTICA GÊNERO E TRABALHO. Gênero e insegurança ... more ... doi: 10.1590/S0104-026X2004000200010. SEÇÃO TEMÁTICA GÊNERO E TRABALHO. Gênero e insegurança no trabalho no Reino Unido. Gender and employment insecurity in the UK. Kate Purcell. ESRU Employment Studies Research Unit University of West of England. ...
A fast track to management? Early career outcomes for business studies graduates in the ‘knowledg... more A fast track to management? Early career outcomes for business studies graduates in the ‘knowledge ’ economy
This paper updates earlier work by the authors (Elias and Purcell 2004) to create a statistical c... more This paper updates earlier work by the authors (Elias and Purcell 2004) to create a statistical classification for analysis of the relationship between higher education (HE) and employment. Based on the Standard Classification of Occupations (SOC 2010), occupation unit groups are allocated to four categories via analysis of the tasks associated with typical jobs in each unit group. For three of the four categories (Experts, Orchestrators and Communicators) we postulate a link between the constituent tasks and the skills/knowledge provided via higher education. Validation of the new aggregate classification [SOC(HE) 2010] is then undertaken, using information from the 2011 and 2012 UK Labour Force Surveys and Futuretrack – a longitudinal study of applicants to HE in 2006.
2. Experiences of higher education 3 2.1 Work experience 4 2.2 Skills development on undergraduat... more 2. Experiences of higher education 3 2.1 Work experience 4 2.2 Skills development on undergraduate courses 6 2.3 Students' satisfaction with their experience of higher education 3. Career plans and aspirations 3.1 Post-graduation plans 3.2 Post-graduation courses 3.3 The impact of debt on post-graduation plans 3.4 Sources of careers advice 3.5 Job-seeking activities of final year students 3.6 Job search resources 3.7 Employment preferences 4. Conclusion Bibliography Annex 1: Characteristics of the Futuretrack Sample Annex 2: HESA data on Northern Ireland's students i List of acronyms
This book explores the assumption that an insecure workforce imposes costs on the wider economy a... more This book explores the assumption that an insecure workforce imposes costs on the wider economy and society through lower rates of skill formation, reduced consumer confidence and family instability.
... The project is led by Professor Kate Purcell, who is the project director, Professor Nadya Gu... more ... The project is led by Professor Kate Purcell, who is the project director, Professor Nadya Guimarães and Professor Alvaro Comin at the Sao Paulo University, Professor Rakesh Basant at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi, and Professor Jeemol Unni at the ...
The version presented here may differ from the published version or, version of record, if you wi... more The version presented here may differ from the published version or, version of record, if you wish to cite this item you are advised to consult the publisher's version. Please see the 'permanent WRAP URL' above for details on accessing the published version and note that access may require a subscription.
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