Factors Influencing Students’ Choice to Pursue a Broker Career

Scope and Delimitation

This study aims to understand the factors influencing students' decision-

making process to pursue a career as a broker. The researchers will focus on the
current dynamics of career decision-making and will be conducted at Gordon
College, a specific area, to provide a localized perspective. The study will target 1st to
4th-year students with a major in Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration,
aiming to understand the various circumstances that might influence their career
choice.

Various factors will be explored, including personal interest, education

background, family and peer influences, career guidance, and industry trends. The
research acknowledges demographic factors like gender, age, cultural background,
and financial status but will not extensively analyze them as primary influencing
career choices.

The primary focus is on understanding the factors influencing students' initial

decisions to pursue a broker career, excluding actual career outcomes or
experiences of those who have already entered the profession. The study will not
focus on comparative analyses between broker careers and non-broker professions,
focusing on comprehending the underlying factors rather than prescribing specific
actions or solutions.