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- Taylor & Francis
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- 1469-8366
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- 0729-4360
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- 10.1080/07294360802444347
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Abstract
Recent shifts in education and labour market policy have resulted in universities being placed under increasing pressure to produce employable graduates. However, contention exists regarding exactly what constitutes employability and which graduate attributes are required to foster employability in tertiary students. This paper argues that in the context of a rapidly changing information‐ and knowledge‐intensive economy, employability involves far more than possession of the generic skills listed by graduate employers as attractive. Rather, for optimal economic and social outcomes, graduates must be able to proactively navigate the world of work and self‐manage the career building process. A model of desirable graduate attributes that acknowledges the importance of self‐management and career building skills to lifelong career management and enhanced employability is presented. Some important considerations for the implementation of effective university career management programs are then outlined.
Journal
Higher Education Research and Development – Taylor & Francis
Published: Mar 1, 2009
Keywords: career management; employability; generic skills; graduate attributes; university graduates