Gender Differences In Job Attribute Preferences And Job Choice Of University Students In China

Abstract

This study investigates the gender differences in job attribute preferences and job choice among a group of university students in China. Due to the shortage of well-trained professionals and managers in China, both foreign and Chinese organizations compete for highly trained candidates. Correlation and regression analysis on data from 1,231 university students in China were used to test three hypotheses. Similarities between how men and women view the importance of advancement, compensation, and learning and overseas opportunities, in employment by foreign and national enterprises, were observed. But, on issues of job security, firm size, and nationality of supervisor, gender differences were present. Implications on employee recruitment for Chinese and foreign enterprises are discussed and suggestions for future research are provided.