The graduate dietitian experience of employment and employability: A longitudinal qualitative research study from one Australian university.

IF 2.6 4区 医学 Q3 NUTRITION & DIETETICS Nutrition & Dietetics Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Epub Date: 2023-07-03 DOI:10.1111/1747-0080.12832
Merran Blair, Lana Mitchell, Simone Gibson, Charlotte E Rees, Ella Ottrey, Lynn V Monrouxe, Claire Palermo
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Aims: Diet-related chronic disease contributes significantly to the global burden of disease. Dietitians are best placed to address this disease burden, yet graduate dietitians may struggle to find employment. This study aimed to explore dietetics graduates' experiences of employment and employability, up to 6-month post-degree completion.

Methods: Secondary data analysis of in-depth qualitative interview data and longitudinal audio-diaries was undertaken. An interpretivist approach was employed whereby knowledge was viewed as subjective and multiple realities exist. A total of five entrance interviews, 31 audio-diaries and three exit interviews, from nine graduates were included in the analysis. This comprised 12 h of longitudinal audio data. Thematic analysis was undertaken using a framework analysis method.

Results: Four key themes were identified: (1) The tumultuous process of applying for jobs demonstrated that graduates struggled with repeated rejections. (2) The uncertain journey to employment indicated that job-seeking was a limbo stage marked by uncertainty. (3) Feeling the pressure showed that graduates experienced pressure from multiple sources. (4) Enhancing employability explained that graduates were not prepared for available employment opportunities, but utilised resources to increase their employability.

Conclusion: Diverse placement experiences may better prepare graduates for available employment opportunities. To enhance employability, it may be beneficial to assist students to develop job-seeking skills, and to engage in networking and volunteering experiences during their education.

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研究生营养师的就业经验和就业能力:来自澳大利亚一所大学的纵向定性研究。
目的:与饮食相关的慢性病在很大程度上加重了全球疾病负担。营养师最适合解决这种疾病负担,但研究生营养师可能很难找到工作。本研究旨在探索营养学毕业生在完成6个月的学位后的就业经历和就业能力。方法:采用二次数据分析法,对深度定性访谈数据和纵向音频日记进行分析。采用了一种解释主义方法,将知识视为主观的,存在多种现实。分析共包括9名毕业生的5次入学面试、31次音频日记和3次毕业面试。其中包括12 h的纵向音频数据。专题分析采用了框架分析方法。结果:确定了四个关键主题:(1)混乱的求职过程表明,毕业生在多次被拒的情况下苦苦挣扎。(2) 不确定的就业之旅表明,求职是一个充满不确定性的不确定阶段。(3) 感受到压力表明,毕业生经历了来自多个来源的压力。(4) 提高就业能力解释说,毕业生没有为现有的就业机会做好准备,而是利用资源来提高他们的就业能力。结论:多样化的就业经历可以更好地为毕业生提供就业机会。为了提高就业能力,帮助学生发展求职技能,并在教育期间参与网络和志愿服务可能是有益的。
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Nutrition & Dietetics 医学-营养学
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6.40
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69
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>12 weeks
期刊介绍: Nutrition & Dietetics is the official journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia. Covering all aspects of food, nutrition and dietetics, the Journal provides a forum for the reporting, discussion and development of scientifically credible knowledge related to human nutrition and dietetics. Widely respected in Australia and around the world, Nutrition & Dietetics publishes original research, methodology analyses, research reviews and much more. The Journal aims to keep health professionals abreast of current knowledge on human nutrition and diet, and accepts contributions from around the world.
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