Statistical Approach to Evaluating the Efficacy of Career Guidance Programs on University Graduate Employability in China

Abstract

This study aimed to develop a career guidance model for improving employment ability among Chinese undergraduate students and assess the impact of this model on students’ employment ability. The research involved 17 Chinese experts and 100 instructors from 10 universities in Sichuan, China. The Delphi technique was employed to gather expert perspectives, while data on employment ability were collected using the College Student Employment Ability Questionnaire. The Cronbach's coefficient of the questionnaire is .869, and Cronbach's α > .80 indicates excellent internal consistency, affirming the authenticity and credibility of the data in this study. Based on the statistical criteria defined from the results of the fourth-round inquiries, each Course needs to meet any two of the following conditions: arithmetic x ̅ > 3.5964, Full Score Rate > .1020, and Cronbach's α < .3883 to be preliminarily retained. The results of the third-round expert inquiries show that the course offerings meet the Arithmetic x ̅ > 3.3548 criteria, Full Score Rate >.1987, and Cronbach's α < .5590. The study found a significant improvement in students’ employment ability after participating in the model, with the average score increasing from 16.11 to 20.33. These results underscore the effectiveness of targeted career guidance in enhancing undergraduate students’ employment prospects. Most experts have passed all courses and course content by this round, with viable ideas identified. Career Education and Orientation received the highest response percentage (90.67%), followed by self-assessment (89.50%), industry-oriented skill development (87.50%), mentor support and networking (85.50%), industry insights and trend analysis (89.50%), job search and application assistance (90.80%), continuous review and improvement (87.50%), and follow-up counseling and support (89.50%).