Essays about: "job proficiency"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words job proficiency.

1. 1. Everyone wants to integrate immigrant women but not many are willing to put the work into it : A qualitative study about foreign born women’s integration into the labour market in the Swedish municipality of Jönköping

   University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation; Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

   Author : Allison Trejos; Nora Wengland; [2023]
   Keywords : Integration; arbetsmarknad; kvinnor;

   Abstract : The process of integration has been shown to be intricate and particularly detrimental to immigrant women. In examining the Swedish labour market more closely, it is evident that immigrant women are disproportionately affected by unemployment. READ MORE

3. 2. The Effect of Language Proficiency on Immigrants' Labour Earnings

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Andreas Andersson; Henrik Hällerfors; [2019]
   Keywords : Earnings; Immigration; Refugee; Language; Human Capital;

   Abstract : This study examines the returns to language proficiency for immigrants in Germany. It uses self-reported language proficiency as a proxy for the objective skill level. Estimating the effect is complex and it is likely to be biased due to several factors, such as unobserved heterogeneity, measurement errors, and reverse causality. READ MORE

4. 3. Chinese Students at Uppsala University: “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” : A sociological analysis of ten students’ trajectories

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, didaktik och utbildningsstudier

   Author : Jinjin Li; [2018]
   Keywords : Chinese students; Bourdieusian tradition; Trajectories; Species of capital; Habitus;

   Abstract : The idea of knowledge economy initiated by the World Bank, the increasing importance of English proficiency in the global labour market, and the expansion of Chinese higher education, all leads to the phenomenon of Chinese student migration to western countries for getting advantageous educational experiences and credentials. Through a qualitative, interview-based method and Bourdieusian sociological perspective focusing on species of capital (cultural, economic, social and symbolic capital), habitus and mode of reproduction, this study focuses on the analysis of the relation between social background of Chinese students and their adoption of a western education system and perception of future career through the trajectories of ten Chinese students at Uppsala University, one of the most renowned universities in Sweden. READ MORE

5. 4. Self-Initiated Expatriates - Disloyal Adventurers or Misunderstood Heroes?

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Johan Lidström; Jenni Laiho; [2014]
   Keywords : Self-initiated expatriates; Self-initiated expatriation; China; Organizational commitment; Adjustment; Job satisfaction; Motivations; Boundaryless careers; Protean Careers; Career capital;

   Abstract : China is growing as an economic power leading to more and more foreign organizations taking the opportunity of its future potential and hence opening up their subsidies there. Companies nowadays, have several options when it comes to what type of workforce they should recruit. READ MORE

6. 5. Globalization Now and Later. A Study of Interactive Argumentation among EFL Learners

   University essay from Institutionen för kultur och kommunikation; Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Parichehr Afzali; [2012]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : People usually commence an argument in hope for persuading the other party. These arguments can be a part of their job or personal life, which may influence the life of people around them or sometimes in case of a political debate, can affect lives of millions of people. READ MORE