The present research is an investigation into students’ selection of extracurricular activities that support the development of their employability. The research deployed focus groups involving students (N = 25) aged 21–44 years (M = 26, SD = 6.6), 52% of the participants were female, 48% were undergraduate students, 56% were international students, and 64% were the first generation in their family to attend university. Transcripts of the focus groups were analyzed using qualitative content analysis focused on students’ descriptions of career adaptive behaviors and career adaptability dimensions of concern, control, curiosity, and confidence. Through the lens of career construction theory, this present investigation has identified new findings that can help educators and practitioners understand the motivations, and interests of university students in engaging in activities that are likely to support the transition from university to work.

本研究旨在调查学生选择支持其就业能力发展的课外活动。该研究部署了涉及学生（N  = 25）的焦点小组，年龄在 21-44 岁（M  = 26，SD = 6.6），52%的参与者是女性，48%是本科生，56%是国际学生，64%是家庭中第一代上大学的人。使用定性内容分析对焦点小组的成绩单进行分析，该分析侧重于学生对职业适应性行为的描述以及关注、控制、好奇心和信心的职业适应性维度。通过职业建设理论的视角，本次调查发现了新的发现，可以帮助教育工作者和从业者了解大学生参与可能支持从大学向工作过渡的活动的动机和兴趣。