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This study is to investigate the effects of the career adaptability on job search efficacy and a quality of employment among tourism management college students in a longitudinal context. The data were collected from a survey of 272 college senior students in Kyongi, Daegu and Kyungbuk area. Regression analysis revealed that the career adaptability promotes on job search efficacy and thereby a quality of employment. The career concern had direct effects on job search efficacy. The career confidence had direct effects on job search efficacy. Also, the career curiosity had direct effects on job search efficacy. The career confidence had direct effects on job search efficacy. The job search efficacy had direct effects on a quality of employment. In addition, job search intensity had mediating role between career adaptability on job search efficacy and a quality of employment. The findings of current research carry important implications for career education and organizations. As career adaptability serves as a significant predictor for a quality of employment, it can be used as an important tool to diagnose the problems individuals may encounter in their school-to-work transition. For organizations, career adaptability can also be used as an important tool to diagnose the problems new employees may encouter in adapting to their working environments.