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Pedagogy and Professional Development

Job Expectations, Job Preference, and Learning Expectations of Apparel Merchandising and Design College Students

Authors
  • Yoon Jin Ma (Illinois State University)
  • Kim HongYoun Hahn (Kent State University)

Abstract

The majority of current college students represent Gen Y (born between 1977 and 1992). The current workplace population includes 42% of Gen Yers, 31% of baby boomers, and 27% of Gen Xers; Gen Yers will make up 75% of the American workforce by 2025 (Treuren & Anderson, 2010). As they are just starting to impact the workplace, it is critical to understand the characteristics of Gen Y that might influence workplace environment.

Keywords: Merchandising, job expectation, design, job preference

How to Cite:

Ma, Y. & Hahn, K. H., (2013) “Job Expectations, Job Preference, and Learning Expectations of Apparel Merchandising and Design College Students”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 70(1).

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Published on
2013-01-01

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