관광・MICE 전공 대학생의 직업존중감과 자기효능감이 취업준비행동에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구 : 사회적 지지의 조절효과를 중심으로

The purpose of this study is to provide an empirical base for policy formation of colleges and universities by verifying the effects of job esteem and self-efficacy on job preparation behavior of college students. Through an offline survey, college students majoring in tourism and MICE in Seoul and around the capital area participated in this study and a total of 303 responses were collected. After sorting examining the data, 299 valid responses were used for analysis. The results of the study found that social reputation and social benefits partially affect mployment behavior, and career exploration significantly affects employment behavior. In addition, the results showed that social support has a moderated effect on the relationship between job esteem and pre-employment behavior, but there is no other significant moderated effects on other relationships among the factors. In consideration of the severe unemployment crisis, universities should put forth practical efforts such as providing valuable information about career and employment to students. Moreover, universities need to focus their efforts on integrating practical training opportunities such as internships, employment education, field education, and industry-university partnership programs in the curriculum for in order for students to have job related experiences before graduation.