The Occupational Downgrading of Immigrants and Its Effects on Their Career Development

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Author(s): Jan Adversario (Austin Community College, USA)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 23
Source title: Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)and Kenneth Kungu (Clayton State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-5811-9.ch003

Keywords: Business and Organizational Research / Business Science Reference / Immigration & Migration / Knowledge Management and Library Science

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This chapter explores the phenomenon of occupational downgrading experiences of adult immigrants in the U.S. It starts with a brief history of immigration to the United States to point out salient events and movements that have created the current socio-political and economic landscape for immigration. Then, it zeroes in on the occupational downgrading phenomenon and how shapes immigrants' integration to the U.S. workforce, including barriers and challenges impacting their career experiences and development. These elements include racial discrimination, language barrier, lack of social networks, and transferability of skills. Finally, it offers recommendations for career development professionals and educators to address the current situation.

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