Factors hindering the process of research for jobs
2012
Racene, A., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia). Faculty of Engineering. Inst. of Education and Home Economics
Employment problems in Latvia became topical after an economic and mental crisis began in Latvia in 2008. Labour is one of the most significant factors affecting the life quality of individuals and also their health. The paper includes research results on the problems and needs of the unemployed in the process of search for a job. The research object is search for jobs at the Jelgava Department of the State Employment Agency (hereinafter – the SEA), and to achieve these goals, a survey of customers was conducted. The goal of the survey was to ascertain the reasons and features of character of customers that hinder a successful search for a job as well as opinions of individuals and whether they are informed about available services of a career consultant at the SEA Jelgava Department. In the survey, the reasons that hinder a successful search for a job were found out, as well as the problems and drawbacks that hinder a successful process of search for a job were identified and the present situation was assessed. In the result, it was concluded that the process of successful search for a job requires active cooperation of the unemployed, and assistance of a career consultant is also necessary.
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