A Transição Da Universidade Para O Mercado De Trabalho: O Caso Dos Egressos Em Administração Da UFT

Abstract

This research aimed to verify how the insertion of graduates from the UFT administration course into the labor market happens, exploring which positions were occupied by them, if the profile of the alumni provided for in the Pedagogical Project of the UFT Administration Course is in line with the reality of the professionals, in addition to comparing whether the current income of graduates corresponds to the salary margin presented by the Federal Council of Administration and the Regional Council of Administration, and finally, verifying whether there was a need for specialization after training in administration. It is a qualitative research with quanti contribution and classified as a descriptive study. Fifteen graduates from the administration course were interviewed for this research. The interview script consisted of 20 subjective questions and a personal data sheet for the participants. Data collection was carried out through interviews conducted by video call via the app. As for the method of analysis, Bardin's content analysis was adopted, however the demographic data were treated quantitatively. For content analysis, the responses were grouped and analyzed. The results indicated that regarding entry into the labor market, for most of the graduates interviewed, entry thanks to a network of contacts created during the course, regarding the positions held, 60% of respondents work within the administrative area, 20% work in banks or finance companies, 13.3% work in other areas of activity and 6.7% are unemployed. With regard to the UFT administration PPC, it was identified a need to update it, in addition to adapting it to the current conditions of the administrative market. As for salaries, 73.3% of respondents earn within or above the average presented by the CFA, 20% earn below the average. At the end, the participating graduates declare that as far as specialization is concerned, it is necessary to deepen in their area of expertise after completing the course and due to the need for qualification required by the market. In addition to the results showing that the administration professional is not valued, despite the market showing a need, which leads to the migration of graduates to other areas of expertise.