Abstract:

How to keep professional career of trained young people, is important data in shaping the future of their country. Establishing their own business instead of preferring a salaried job, contribute more to increase employment and development of countries. In this study, the criterion affecting career preferences and their weights are identified. 130 different expressions related to students’ career preferences are determined by employing three different qualitative studies. These statements are converted into 6 main criteria and 20 sub-criteria. The weights given by students for each criteria and career preference are determined by utilizing Analytic Hierarchy Process and a sensitivity analysis is carried out. The criteria mostly taken into account by students are job assurance, stability, working conditions and career opportunities. In terms of career options, establishing own business has the highest weight and the weights of working in public institutions and in the private sector follow it. In addition, in terms of the factors related to gender, department, whether or not having entrepreneurial parent, having been trust their own entrepreneurial talents and skills, their thoughts of how high the probability of being entrepreneur, weighting of career preferences are evaluated.  Inferences for career preferences and related recommendations are presented. Keywords: Career Preference, Entrepreneurial Intention, Analytical Hierarchy Process.

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