MODEL EXPLAINING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PERSONALITY TRAITS, NETWORK SIZE, AND NETWORKING INTENSITY OF NEW GRADUATES
Keywords:
HEXACO personality traits, network size, networking behavior, extraversion, emotionality, openness to experience.
Abstract
Although networking behavior has been seen as an effective job search strategy for students, many individuals seem to avoid using this method to get employment. Personality traits were found as an important factor influencing Networking intensity, however, too little research about the mechanism linking between personality traits and Networking behavior. The goal of this study is to investigate the relationship between personality traits and Networking behavior via network size. The survey was conducted on 773 respondents who are new graduates. Results indicated the important insight into the role of personality traits on expanding social relationships as well as Networking behavior. Results and implications will be discussed in detail.
