The Challenges Encountered in Finding a Job Among the Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management in Quezon City: Perspective View in the Tourism Industry

Vol.3, No.1C

Abstract

Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management is one of the courses offered by universities and colleges nowadays. The potential of tourism for job creation has been recognized because tourism generates more employment, especially in Quezon City. After all, it is a big city and almost fully established.

Tourism Management offers many job opportunities according to what the seekers desire, love, and are passionate about, like tour guiding- to be a tour guide at different places and in a museum, one can also be a professor specializing in tourism-related courses and many different job opportunities in different industries however, there are the challenges in finding a job.

This study utilized the qualitative research method of design to know. The researchers surveyed the challenges encountered in finding a job among the graduates of Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management in Quezon City. The researchers selected one hundred (100) Tourism Graduates in Quezon City.

The researchers are confident that this number accurately represents the entire population and that these chosen respondents will do their best to answer the questionnaire responsibly. This study utilized two statistical tools: Frequency, percentage, and weighted mean. 

Most of the graduates are 24-29, and many are female. Lastly, Transportation is one of the most significant barriers to finding a job, and it is important to prioritize search efforts to focus on the locations that are the most likely to bring convenience; checking job search engine sites or company websites is a big help to be updated or recent job offers, The lack of self-confidence is largely down to appearance, as employers take appearances into account during job interviews here were problems that needed to recommend, and If an individual doesn't have enough years of experience, it's their skills and ability to perform the job task that will help them land the position. Researchers recommend investing more in tertiary education; high-quality tourism work stores can only be achieved through a high standard of tourism education and training. Tourism education and training involves communicating knowledge, concepts, and techniques specific to the field of tourism. Planning for a career in any tourism area is an excellent investment in your future. The researchers recommend in terms of the place that it is important to prioritize search efforts to focus on the locations most likely to bring convenience. The researchers recommend in terms of competition with other job seekers, checking job search engine sites or company websites is a big help to be updated on recent job offers. The researchers recommend, in terms of lack of confidence, that employers take appearances into account during job interviews. The researchers recommend that in terms of lack of industry experience, an individual doesn’t have enough years of experience; their skill and ability to perform the job tasks will help them land the position.