Consistencia y orientación del perfil profesional, percepción del mercado laboral y reacciones previstas ante posibles dificultades de inserción

Abstract

This paper attempts to examine some aspects related to the construction of the student’s role according to his/her expectations, attitudes, values and orientations towards a future profession. To do that, some data gathered in a survey on university students halfway through their studies in three European regions (Baden-Württemberg, Rhône-Alpes and Catalonia) are used. Three sets of variables are put in relation: a ) the professional profile that the student is already building while studying; b ) his/her perceptions regarding the opportunities offered by the labour market; and c ) the influence that the former (a and b) have on the possibility of adopting different resolution strategies when facing eventual difficulties to enter the labour market.