An exploration of global employability skills: a systematic research review

Sarfraz, Isra; Rajendran, Diana; Hewege, Chandana; Mohan, Dass

doi:10.1504/ijwoe.2018.091339

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“…As a result of the theoretical research, two trends for the substantiation of the concept of competitiveness in educational sciences were identified (Katane, 2011;Katane & Kalniņa, 2010). ▪ The first trend: the substantiation of personal competitiveness is formed by using transfers from economic and management sciences, and by comparing the professionalism and competency of a specialist to a commodity in labour market conditions, highlighting these sets of qualities as the advantages of competitiveness (Cummins, 2012;Grebennikova & Rybkin, 2017;Īriste, 2018;Katane, 2011;Katane & Īriste, 2013;Lowden et al, 2011;Parker, 2008;Rothwell & Arnold, 2007;Swanepoel et al, 2003;Sarfraz et al, 2018;Teichler, 2007;Unger et al, 2010;Митина, 2003;Широбоков, 2000). ▪ The second trend: the substantiation of personal competitiveness is based on a humancentric approach and humanist ideas and values in educational sciences and psychology (Grebennikova & Rybkin, 2017;Iriste, 2018;Katane, 2011;Katane & Īriste, 2013;Katane, Baltusite, & Katans, 2017;Katans, 2019;Андреев, 2004;Андреев, 2013;Митина, 2003;Суязова et al, 2013;Холодцева, 2006;Шаповалов, 2006).…”

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Theoretical substantiation of the competitiveness of academic staff from the perspective of educational sciences

Troskova¹,

Katane²

2020

Research for Rural Development

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The socio-economic changes brought about by globalisation, the internationalisation and digitalisation of higher education, as well as the current demographic situation in Europe and Latvia, raise the issue of the competitiveness of academic staff in the context of multicultural higher education. The aim of the study is to provide a theoretical basis for the competitiveness of academic staff in the view of educational sciences, respecting the different trends and based on the conceptual approaches in personal/specialist competitiveness research. The following research methods were used: study, analysis and evaluation of scientific literature (theoretical research method); reflection of personal experience (empirical research method). As a result of the theoretical research, two trends for the substantiation of the concept of competitiveness in the educational sciences were identified. The first trend: the competitiveness of a person is substantiated through transfers from economic and management science, with a particular emphasis on specialist marketability and employability as a significant manifestation of competitiveness. The second trend: according to the new paradigm of competitiveness in educational sciences, the competitiveness of a human as a person and as a specialist is based on the perspective of pedagogy and psychology. The research results led to the conclusion that there are three conceptual approaches in the methodology of competitiveness research: 1) qualitative approach: identifies and lists competitive personality traits and qualities; 2) functional approach: describes the competitive behaviour of a person or specialist; 3) structural approach: competitiveness is substantiated as a complex combination of personal/specialist qualities, identifying several structural components. All of these approaches are also characteristic to the research of competitiveness of academic staff. The following taxonomy should be respected in the substantiation of academic staff competitiveness: 1) substantiation of personal competitiveness; 2) substantiation of specialist competitiveness in the context of different industries; 3) the substantiation of the competitiveness of specifically academic staff in the context of the specifics of higher education.

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Theoretical substantiation of the competitiveness of academic staff from the perspective of educational sciences

Troskova¹,

Katane²

2020

Research for Rural Development

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“…In a study of the effect of the individual and personnel attributes of the graduates and their effect on employability, productive self-management skills (organisation, planning, and selfdiscipline) ,creative and innovative skills (work independently, entrepreneurship, self-motivated, and innovative thinking), new technology adaptation skills (information computer technology skills and use of modern tools, equipment and technologies), personal attributes and individual differences (ethical conduct, positive attitude, and responsibility), lifelong learning skills, leadership skills, and finally global citizenship skills (Knowledge of another Language and awareness of global issues) were found essential for graduates Readiness for Employability (Sarfraz, Rajendran, Hewege, & Mohan, 2018).…”

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Does Individual Attributes Matters on the Employability Readiness Among Engineering Graduates in the High Education Institutes in Oman

2021

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The aim of this study is to examine the effects individual attributes on the Employability Readiness among engineering graduates of the High Education Institutes in Oman. The study adopted self-directed structured questionnaire which was distributed to a sample of engineering students and graduates from a number of colleges and universities. The study used the structural equation modelling (SEM) for analysing the collected data. The findings of the statistical analysis of the study showed the most influential individual attributes on graduates’ readiness for employability are workshop attendance that affect the attainment of the technical skills of the graduates, family motivations, and graduates’ career orientations that help graduates to identify future career requirements and future career opportunities, and graduates’ personal learning targets. Also, class attendance, academic excellence, financial sources, and parents’ career position showed high important effects as well. The findings of this attribute which consist of the individual attributes of personnel’s’ values, attitudes, abilities, and work-life balance enhance the graduates attainment of the adaptability and flexibility attributes for their future readiness for employability. Therefore, study findings showed Individual attributes factor has high influence on the Readiness for Employability of the graduates in Oman. Finally, the study’s implementations and recommendations could be transferred to the Gulf and Arab or other countries’ contexts having similar settings of HE systems and similar issues of skills gap and employability concern of their graduates.

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“…Strict adherence to these modules is expected to equip the graduates with the requisite knowledge, skills and life experiences required of them from the workplace. HND Graphics Design graduates would then be capable to reflect on and evaluate such experiences, which would ultimately result in the development of higher levels of Producing work-ready commercial art graduates self-efficacy, self-confidence and self-esteem, which have been shown to be critical in employability (Dacre-Pool and Sewell, 2007;Gedye, 2018;Sarfraz et al, 2018). Dacre-Pool and Sewell (2007) advanced that the key benefit derived from this model is that it is simple and comprehensible to all who adopt this framework.…”

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Producing work-ready commercial art graduates: stakeholders' perceptions

Sarpong-Nyantakyi

Osei-Poku

Eshun

2021

HESWBL

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PurposeGraduate unemployment is widely reported not only in Ghana but also across the globe. The purpose of this study is to examine the relevance of the HND Commercial Art Programme, Graphic Design (CAPGD) option, to the graphic art industry and to determine the work readiness of graduates of HND CAPGD at the world of work.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative, evaluative case study research design was adopted to examine the perspectives of stakeholders of CAPGD. It was a multiple case study, which involved faculty members, graduates and industry-based supervisors. The study was conducted using in-depth semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions to obtain in-depth interpretations and conclusions that reflected the perceptions of the stakeholders.FindingsThe qualitative results indicate that the existing curriculum, based on the old polytechnic educational system, does not provide adequate practical approach to teaching and learning processes. Hence the majority of graduates lack competencies to meet industry's expectations.Research limitations/implicationsThe key limitation is lack of database on the HND Graphic Design graduates at Takoradi Technical University. This affected the data collection process as the HND Graphic Design graduate participants were not easily accessible, and, as such, much effort and risk were required to contact them. Considering the implication for education policy, the findings propose stakeholders' collaboration to ensure cross fertilization of ideas (Nwajiuba et al., 2020). Hence, a compilation of database could engender further study in this area and thus form the bases of a mixed method approach resulting in in-depth analysis for fresh insights into the study.Originality/valueThe findings provide unique insights into work readiness of Commercial Art graduates, specifically in Ghana, as it seeks to bridge a gap in literature.

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An exploration of global employability skills: a systematic research review

Cited by 39 publications

References 5 publications

Theoretical substantiation of the competitiveness of academic staff from the perspective of educational sciences

Theoretical substantiation of the competitiveness of academic staff from the perspective of educational sciences

Does Individual Attributes Matters on the Employability Readiness Among Engineering Graduates in the High Education Institutes in Oman

Producing work-ready commercial art graduates: stakeholders' perceptions

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