Interested in Public Service Careers? We Want to Hear From You!
Hi everyone,
I'm currently conducting a research project exploring how undergraduate students perceive careers in the public sector. While roles in government, education, health, and social services can offer purpose-driven work, many students still hesitate to consider them as first-choice career paths.
I’m particularly interested in understanding:
Your insights will be incredibly helpful for shaping a better understanding of student views—and may even inform how organisations improve their outreach and recruitment efforts.
Feel free to drop your thoughts below or DM me if you're open to a short chat/interview. Thanks in advance for your input!
I'm currently conducting a research project exploring how undergraduate students perceive careers in the public sector. While roles in government, education, health, and social services can offer purpose-driven work, many students still hesitate to consider them as first-choice career paths.
I’m particularly interested in understanding:
•
What motivates students to consider (or avoid) public service careers?
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How do factors like gender, ethnicity, or background influence these decisions?
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Are perceptions shaped more by values, job security, status, or something else?
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Have you ever considered a job in the public sector? Why or why not?
•
What would make these careers more appealing to you?
Your insights will be incredibly helpful for shaping a better understanding of student views—and may even inform how organisations improve their outreach and recruitment efforts.
Feel free to drop your thoughts below or DM me if you're open to a short chat/interview. Thanks in advance for your input!
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