Factors Affecting Employability of Graduates BSHM Batch 2020 in Bestlink College of the Philippines amidst Pandemic: Towards a Guide
Vol.3, No.1B
Abstract
In 2022, many of us struggled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many lost their jobs, and families and individuals suffered. A study found that the coronavirus pandemic 2019 significantly affected the world economy. As a result, we are now seeing an increase in the unemployment rate, specifically in our country. This study aims to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management (BSHM) graduates of the year 2020 and how it has affected their job prospects.
This study utilized a descriptive research design to investigate the factors affecting the employability of BSHM graduates of Batch 2020 amidst the pandemic. The researcher collected data through surveys and questionnaires administered via Google Forms to fifty (50) target respondents at Bestlink College of the Philippines.
The survey results showed that the respondents were between the ages of 22-24, with an equal percentage of males and females. Most were single, with 66% belonging to the middle class. Respondents admitted that they were affected by the pandemic, with both negative and positive impacts. The negative impacts included health issues (ranked 1 with a weighted mean of 3.92) and lack of flexibility and knowledge (ranked 2 with a weighted mean of 3.76). The positive impacts included more work experience (ranked 1 with a weighted mean of 4.08) and extra time for leisure (ranked 2 with a weighted mean of 3.92).
The primary objective of this research was to investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on BSHRM graduates of Batch 2020. The researcher found 25 male and 25 female respondents based on the gathered data. Most of the responders wanted to have more trust in new graduates to have their jobs and gain working experience. More face-to-face training is needed to train and experience the real world of being a hotelier. These are a few factors that affect BSHRM graduates' job prospects during the COVID-19 pandemic.
