TOGU Career Research Journal

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This study was carried out to determine the career expectations of the student representatives of the Career Application and Research Center. In this descriptive study, a case study design, was used in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. This study held with 61 university students. The data were obtained with “Career Prospects Scale” which is 5-point Likert-type scale consisting of 22 items. The Cronbach's alpha value for the scale’s internal consistency was calculated as .959. The Kaiser Mayer Olkin value was obtained as .875. In the examinations within the scope of construct validity, it was seen that 22 items gathered under three factors explained 55.195% of the total variance and factor loadings ranged from .50 to .867. It can be stated that the sample represents the universe, and therefore correct analysis can be made. And Bartlett's test’s value is also significant. According to K-S test results of the scale shows normal distribution. Data analyzed by factor analysis. The findings from the study indicate that gender and the place of education does not play a significant role in shaping the career expectations of the Career Application and Research Center student unit representatives. This result has been achieved due to the equal access of Career Center student unit representatives to various activities for career development, such as career planning and career education. But there is a significant difference between the career expectations of the Career Application and Research Center student unit representatives according to age. According to the test results, 26+ age Career Application and Research Center student representatives are expecting more than 18-25 age student representatives. Considering that 26+ aged student representatives graduated from universities or are about to graduate, it is striking that they are more aware of themselves, their work-life needs from them, and their career expectations. When people's expectations about their careers begin to form, this is the period when they first meet business life, and this period corresponds to the twenties on average. This study holds relevance not only for future employers but also for researchers and Career Centers themselves. The findings shed light on the career expectations of the Career Application and Research Center student unit representatives, providing insights that can be utilized to better align organizational practices and resources with the aspirations of students. Moreover, this study opens avenues for further research, encouraging investigations into the career expectations of high school and preschool students