Applying Knowledge Gained or Not? The Impact of Undergraduates' Professional Fit on Perceived Employability

In the current situation where the employment pressure of college students is rapidly increasing, it is of great practical implication to explore the impact of undergraduates' professional fit on perceived employability.This study, examing a sample of 360 undergraduates, applies professional embeddedness theory to investigate the intrinsic mechanism by which professional fit indirectly impacts students' perceived employability through academic self-efficacy.Moreover, it examines the moderation effect of extracurricular practical activities.The results indicate that: First, there is a strong positive correlation between the undergraduate professional fit and perceived employability.Second, academic self-efficacy acts as a mediator in the relationship between professional fit and perceived employability.Third, extracurricular practical activities have a significant moderating effect on the primary relationship, yet their moderating effect on the connection between academic self-efficacy and employability perceptions is negligible.This study provides substantial and tangible support for colleges to effectively optimize their talent training modes and systematically guide students in formulating reasonable career planning strategies.