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<p>This study explores the online job-hunting experiences of first-generation college students (FGCS) from global majority systems, specifically China, Pakistan, and Ghana. Using semistructured interviews, 30 FGCS shared insights on their job hunts. Thematic analysis revealed that while online platforms have expanded job opportunities, FGCS continue to face three major barriers: inequitable access to technology; insufficient institutional support for digital literacy; and mismatches between job portal designs and localized needs. Cross-national comparisons highlighted how socioeconomic contexts mediated these experiences. The study calls for context-sensitive interventions, including university–industry partnerships to adapt job platforms and targeted training programs.</p>

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A study of the online job search experiences of first-generation college students in global majority systems

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    2025年9月5日

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  • Jacob Oppong Nkansah,
  • Yuying Fan,
  • Abdul Wali Khan,
  • Williams Agyemang-Duah,
  • Muhammad Mudassar Sharif

摘要

This study explores the online job-hunting experiences of first-generation college students (FGCS) from global majority systems, specifically China, Pakistan, and Ghana. Using semistructured interviews, 30 FGCS shared insights on their job hunts. Thematic analysis revealed that while online platforms have expanded job opportunities, FGCS continue to face three major barriers: inequitable access to technology; insufficient institutional support for digital literacy; and mismatches between job portal designs and localized needs. Cross-national comparisons highlighted how socioeconomic contexts mediated these experiences. The study calls for context-sensitive interventions, including university–industry partnerships to adapt job platforms and targeted training programs.