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

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

Jan Adversario
ISBN13: 9781799858119|ISBN10: 1799858111|EISBN13: 9781799858126
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-5811-9.ch003
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Adversario, Jan. "The Occupational Downgrading of Immigrants and Its Effects on Their Career Development." Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants, edited by Jared Keengwe and Kenneth Kungu, IGI Global, 2021, pp. 56-78. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-5811-9.ch003

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Adversario, J. (2021). The Occupational Downgrading of Immigrants and Its Effects on Their Career Development. In J. Keengwe & K. Kungu (Eds.), Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants (pp. 56-78). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-5811-9.ch003

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Adversario, Jan. "The Occupational Downgrading of Immigrants and Its Effects on Their Career Development." In Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants, edited by Jared Keengwe and Kenneth Kungu, 56-78. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-5811-9.ch003

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Abstract

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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