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In this paper, we apply a model for the analysis of job search effectiveness through the so-called “weak ties”, i.e. the personal links through which the attainment of a work position may be favoured. We analyse weak ties with reference to the first job research by the University of Padua graduates through family, friendship and university links. To obtain a work position more coherent with a graduate’s educational investment, we analyse, too, the information about job opportunities that colleagues communicate to employed graduates. By hypothesising that graduates use their personal links in different portions, we segment, by means of a multivariate method, the sample of graduates according to the faculty and, within faculty, according to the curricular and social characteristics of graduates.
Keywords
- Weak ties
- Job Search
- Parental links
- Educational links
- Professional links
- Graduates
- Padua University
The four authors designed and realised jointly this research work. However, A. Boaretto wrote Sections 3 and 4 of the paper, whereas G. Rota wrote Section 2, I. Silvestri Section 5, and L. Fabbris the other sections.
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Boaretto, A., Rota, G., Silvestri, I., Fabbris, L. (2007). Networks of “Weak” Ties of Padua University Graduates Searching for Employment. In: Fabbris, L. (eds) Effectiveness of University Education in Italy. Physica-Verlag HD. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7908-1751-5_9
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