Critical Perspectives on Graduate Employability

From A Literature Review To The Conceptual Framework For The Employability

“…This approach applies more to crossing possible barriers not only of nationality and culture, but also of race, sex, class, or other types of social and cultural norms (Khirotdin et al, 2019;Barker & Mak, 2013;Wächter, 2003). These ideas are increasingly resonated in all higher learning institutions, realizing that the intercultural skills necessary for operations effectively in global contexts are equally important to live and work in our ever more diverse local societies (Burke et al, 2017;Watkins & Smith, 2018).…”

“…In terms of the role of universities and other educational institutions as an integral proxy for the importance of university education globally, a growing focus has been put on allowing for employability and job creation (Burke et al, 2017;European Commission, 2014). In Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, several universities now have global citizenship education programs, aimed at improving the opportunities for graduates ' jobs (Bridgstock, 2009;British Council, 2013;Mtawa et al, 2019;Nilsson & Ripmeester, 2016;Tomlinson, 2017).…”

Consideraciones sobre empleabilidad en educación superior

“…El principal ejemplo acerca del efecto de invisibilización de dichos aportes se observa en el uso simplista y recurrente de la empleabilidad como sinónimo de empleo, principalmente en las agendas políticas y mediáticas (Arora, 2013;Burke, Scurry, Blenkinssop & Katy, 2017). La empleabilidad se ha posicionado como referente conceptual de la relación entre educación superior y mundo del trabajo desde una perspectiva que deja fuera el atributo clave de ese vínculo: su multidimensionalidad, al no diferenciar empleo (estado ocupacional) de empleabilidad (herramientas y preparación) para las transiciones educacionales y laborales.…”

“…Existe consenso respecto de que la empleabilidad requiere un tratamiento intencionado en el proceso formativo, que recoja la evidencia e investigación especializada al respecto (Burke et al, 2017). Destaca la relevancia de la infusión curricular, esto es, la integración del desarrollo de habilidades para la gestión de la carrera o empleabilidad a nivel curricular, además del extracurricular y cocurricular (Artess et al, 2017;Rodríguez, 2002); en específico, el desarrollo de recursos psicosociales, entendidos como aquellas capacidades (tales como motivación personal, flexibilidad, actitud proteica, adaptabilidad e identidad de carrera) que ayudan a las personas a influir de manera efectiva en el entorno y a regular su comportamiento.…”

Curriculum framework for employability readiness skills: sustainable industry engagement

“…In the 21st century, colleges in all around the world are confronting new challenges. Burke, Scurry, Blenkinsopp, & Graley, (2016) explain about international there has been a growing emphasis on the role of higher education institutions (HEI) in enabling employability and graduate employment, as evidenced by the rise of university graduate employment destinations as an important proxy measure of the value of a university education. Thus, studies in curriculum and curriculum design become essential and immediate which influences the extent to which curriculum, pedagogy and assessment are relevant to the needs of those undertaking particular educational programs.The nature of curriculum which is dynamic has gained considerable attention from international scholars.…”