Abstract
The objective of this study was to clarify whether a difference in post-hiring job satisfaction could be
observed depending on occupational choice while seeking jobs, and what impact career skills for utilized
circumstances have on occupational choice orientation and job satisfaction. Based on an online survey of 290
employed university graduates between the ages of 22 and 30 years, an occupational choice orientation scale was
produced, which was founded on “Toriaezu-oriented” and “Yaritaikoto-oriented.” This scale was implemented
alongside a career skills for utilized circumstances scale and job satisfaction scale. As a result of factor analysis,
it was shown that it was composed of two factors both Toriaezu-oriented and Yaritaikoto-oriented. Based on
Cronbach’s α coefficient and I-T correlation, it was thought that this measure had sufficient internal consistency.
From the results of correlation analysis and regression analysis, Toriaezu-oriented showed a negative relationship
with job satisfaction, and Yaritaikoto-oriented showed a positive relationship with job satisfaction. The moderating
effect of career skills for utilized circumstances on the relationship between occupational choice orientation and
job satisfaction was investigated. The results confirmed that there is a significant interaction between occupational choice orientation and career skills for utilized circumstances only in terms of ”Toriaezu-oriented”, which shows the
moderating effect of career skills for utilized circumstances. Based on the results of this survey, the future of career
education was discussed.
