Job accessibility, workplace mobility and early career success: Analysing the effect of job accessibility on career starts of school-leavers
Summary
In this thesis, the effect job accessibility has on the success of school-leavers’ career starts is studied. Job accessibility is measured using network analysis techniques, for four combinations of transport modes and time frames. The results are then combined with micro-data (ranging 2006 - 2011) on school-leavers’ careers to assess whether job access has an influence on career start paths and outcomes. It was found that job accessibility depends heavily on location, mode of transport and commuting tolerance, that it does play a role in early career labour market success of school-leavers and that the actions of school-leavers can help shape their success.