How grads rank their own employability factors

Article Abstract:

A 1991 survey conducted by the Appalachian State University is presented. The survey, which questioned May 1990 college graduates, aimed to find out the current activities of the respondents, the extent of their co-curricular activities and employment while in school and the elements that influence their employability. Results showed that graduates believe that their college major, academic performance, work experience and co-curricular activities are important factors in getting jobs. This shows that graduates know employers' preferences although employers and graduates differ in the ranking of the qualifications.

Universities and colleges, Surveys, College graduates, Job qualifications, Appalachian State University

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Benchmarking internship practices: employers report on objectives and outcomes of experiential programs

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A study was conducted by the University of North Carolina's University Career Services and Kenan-Flagler Business School in Chapel Hill, NC, to differentiate the internship programs for undergraduates and postgraduate business students of for-profit and nonprofit employers. Job fairs and on-campus recruitment were the major hiring strategies of for-profits, while nonprofits focused on job advertising and listings in career services. However, the challenge lies in the ability of human resource managers to design employment packages that would entice interns to stay.

Interns (Business), Employment, Business interns, Internship programs, College students, Business and education, Industry and education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Do behavioral skills increase the employability of business students?

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Research questions whether or not behavioral and interpersonal skills increase the employability of of newly graduated business students. Findings suggest that employers do not recognize or reward applicants with behavioral skills, despite their frequent complaint that business students lack appropriate social skills.

United States, Statistical Data Included, Evaluation, Recruiting, Business education graduates, Business education

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