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Purpose: This study aimed to identify how career preparation behavior, career identity, and social comparison motives in academic contexts influence the job-seeking stress of paramedic students and contribute to the development of alternatives to reduce stress levels. Methods: Data were collected through a structured questionnaire from September 21, 2024 to October 19, 2024 from 170 paramedic students. Results: Job-seeking stress was significantly correlated with career preparation behaviors (r=.223, p=.004), career identity(r=.498, p<.001), and social comparison motives in academic contexts (r=.391, p<.001). Conclusion: Additional research is needed on the correlation among career preparation behavior, career identity, and social comparison motives in academic contexts to improve job-seeking stress among paramedic students. Furthermore, university-level attention and efforts are essential to alleviate job stress among paramedic students.