Title | Undergraduate Students’ Post-Pandemic Perceptions of Career Opportunities: Implications for Academic Advisors in Higher Education |
| Author(s) | - Dr. Lorri M. Capizzi, San Jose State University, California, United States
- Dr. Dolores Mena, San Jose State University, California, United States
- Christine Bautista, San Jose State University, California, United States
- Edgar Martinez, Santa Clara University, California, United States
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| Publication Name | Asia Pacific Career Development Journal, Vol 9, No 1 |
| Publication Date | March, 2026 |
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| Abstract | This study examines undergraduate students’ perceptions of career opportunities following the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular attention to the role of academic advisors in supporting career development during periods of uncertainty. Drawing on survey data from 98 undergraduate students at a public university in Northern California, the study analyzes perceptions across three domains: post-pandemic career outlook, pre-pandemic career expectations, and the perceived value of college advisors in career planning. Descriptive quantitative analysis of Likert-scale survey items indicate that students experienced increased uncertainty about job prospects, perceived a growing need to develop new skills, and reported mixed awareness of career pathways. These findings highlight the need for more intentional advisor training; clearer communication of advising roles; and integrated support models that reflect the realities of a transforming workforce shaped by remote work, artificial intelligence, and lifelong learning. |
