Reasons for Refusal to Orient to the Job of Job Seekers: A Scale Development Study

Refusal to orient includes failing to apply for a recommended open job position, withdrawing a submitted application, missing a job interview, or rejecting a job offer. Many reasons influence an individual’s decision regarding a job offer. This study aims to establish a scale for identifying the reasons for the decision to refuse to orient to a job recommendation of employment and career consultation. Toward this end, the study reviewed the literature, consulted with experts, conducted a pilot study, and, ultimately, developed the scale. This scale was planned for a sample of 424 participants aged 18 years and above and residing in Sultanbeyli, which is one of the most socioeconomically disadvantaged districts in Istanbul. These individuals were recommended for at least one job but opted to decline the offer. Following the survey process, the study conducted exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses to pinpoint the dimensions that underlie the items of the scale questions. As a result, indicated the formulation of a valid and reliable scale that consists of 19 items, which were categorized under two dimensions, namely, personal reasons and employer and job-related reasons.