The Relationship between Networking and Career Success in the Financial Sector

Nur Azreen, Azri (2020) The Relationship between Networking and Career Success in the Financial Sector. [Final Year Project Report] (Unpublished)

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Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between networking and subjective career success. Organization in the financial sector is chosen for this present study and conducted by using quantitative research methodology. The population involves the employees in Ambank building at Jalan Haji Taha and Maybank building at Jalan Song Thian Cheok. The sample size was chosen based on simple random sampling technique. Besides, questionnaires had been used to collect the related data in this study. The data that gathered from these respondents had been analyzed by using “Statistical Package for Social Science” (SPSS) version 26.0. Descriptive and inferential statistic was used to analyzed data according to the categories. Descriptive statistic was used to analyze the respondents demographic background such as age, gender, ethnic group, highest education and also length of service of respondents. While, Pearson correlation analysis had been chosen to analyze and identify the relationship between the independent and dependent variable. The finding of the study shown that there is significant relationship between external networking and subjective career success. Similar results were identified for internal networking. Recommendation and suggestion had been made for the future reference for the organization, HR practitioners and future researchers. The organization should put emphasis in implementing the coaching culture in the organization, which will create platform for individuals to improve their networking skills. HR Practitioner is suggested to conduct the motivational and training programs to increase the employee’s awareness on the importance of networking for their career shift. While future researchers are encouraged to conduct similar study at other field such as at a manufacturing industry, public sector as well as other private sectors.

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