Universität Bonn

Department of Economics

MEF/ECONtribute Seminar Summersemester 2023

Anna Zaharieva (Bielefeld University), 14.06.2023

The most popular method to acquire a job is to use one’s circle of acquaintances or social
networks to find a position. However, in the current research, there is still no clear conclusion
if this job search method has positive implications for different job outcomes such as starting
wages. Assuming that the effects are non-monotonic and depend on the type of utilized networks
allows accommodating both types of evidence. In line with the assumption, this paper studies
the effects of this job search approach in the context of Germany compared to the formal
individual application procedure using the county-level data from the SOEP. (...)
Time
Wednesday, 14.06.23 - 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Topic
“How Have You Found Your Job? Effects of the Job Search Channels on Labour Market Outcomes in Germany”
Location
Juridicum, Adenauerallee 24-42
Room
Faculty Room
Reservation
not required
Organizer
Institute for Macroeconomics and Econometrics
Contact
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