From University to the labor market: the first experiences of economic sciences graduates in Greece

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the career experiences of graduates from economics and business administration departments of Greek universities during a decade (2012-2022) of crisis. A quantitative, primary, cross-sectional correlational and predictive study was chosen for this research. We explore two questions: whether the graduates enter the labor market and whether they are satisfied with their working conditions. The results of our study showed that Economics graduates are moderately satisfied with their career trajectories, believing that they were not supported enough by the university structures, but they were helped by their studies and their own personal experiences.