EMPLOYABILITY
The term employability has become a common term amongst educators, researchers, and employers.
It refers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to look for work and continue successfully in a career.
CURRENT SITUATION
This infographic is based on International Student Barometer data about how currently enrolled students feel about their employability. Regarding their expectations from their university, 63% of graduates need help in finding employment. This is striking because firstly, 63% is a fairly large chunk of 100%, and secondly, it means that a large fraction of students are not being given the level of support they expect.
Moreover, students do not feel employable. Almost half of graduates feel ill-prepared for the world of work. Needless to say, this is not what they had in mind when starting their degree course. A gap between expectations and reality has emerged, in many cases so has the disappointment.
WHAT’S NEXT?
More information from the university on the labour market will ease the transition from student to worker. In fact, 63% of graduates stated that they would like more careers advice. However, 25% of students believe that their institution could do better in communicating with them; perhaps improved contact between graduate and institution is needed post-study. Not only would this benefit the graduate, but it would allow universities to keep in touch with their students.
EMPLOYER INSIGHTS
