Working up to work: Perceived employability of students commencing a project management degree

Gilbert, G. Ronald; Turner, Michelle; Haass, Omid

doi:10.1016/j.plas.2022.100048

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“…It's possible that students with strong collaboration skills self-select into project management degrees. Reflective approaches to supporting students in working in groups and learning to collaborate with others, especially when facing challenges and negative emotions, are important components of project management curricula (Gilbert et al, 2022b). These findings suggest that developing collaborative skills is crucial for project management education and can help students succeed in their careers.…”

Section: 32collaboration Skillsmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…These skills are important for workers to have to be able to work effectively with others, handle challenging situations, and take on leadership roles in the workplace. In addition to these skills, job skills, which are defined as the ability to move between roles and the ongoing development of the skills and attributes needed to secure employment (Gilbert et al, 2022a), are also important for success in the job market. In today's fastchanging job market, workers need to prioritize the development of strong employability skills to succeed.…”

Section: Employability Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Developing employability skills is critical for success in the modern job market. According to (Gilbert et al, 2022a), there are three key components to consider when developing these skills: ownership, position, and process. Ownership refers to the skills, knowledge, and experience that workers have acquired.…”

Section: Employability Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Research has shown that WIL can contribute to employability (Gilbert et al, 2022a). This is because WIL is not exclusively industry-based, but can also be simulated or class-based with the support of industry mentors.…”

Section: Effect Of Project-based Learning On Employability Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several studies, including Gilbert et al (2022b) and Parrado-Martinez & Sanchez-Andujar (2020), have found that PBL can improve students' teamwork and cooperation skills. These studies found that students perceived an improvement in their teamwork and cooperation competence after using the PBL method and that the support provided by lecturers and industry during PBL courses enabled teams to better understand their projects and put more effort into them.…”

Section: 32collaboration Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effects of Project-Based Learning on Employability Skills

Taufiqur Rahman,

Nurul Fitria,

Evi Nurhidayah

et al. 2023

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This study is a systematic review of the literature investigating the effects of project-based learning on the employability skills of higher education students. Project-based learning focuses on experience to solve problems in a real-life context. It can help students relate learning experiences to real situations and conditions. Employability skills are skills that every worker must have to adapt to the workplace, increase competitiveness, and be successful in increasing productivity and profits. 6 papers from 2018 to 2022 that were relevant to the topic of this paper were selected for the review process. The findings of this review indicate that project-based learning affects the employability skills of students in higher education so that they can meet the needs of the workspace with communication skills, collaboration skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, applying knowledge to practice, self-awareness and reflectivity, and self-confidence which are the dominance of project-based learning that has an impact on work skills.

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Section: 32collaboration Skillsmentioning

confidence: 96%

Section: Employability Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Employability Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Effect Of Project-based Learning On Employability Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: 32collaboration Skillsmentioning

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Why can’t I get a job? Exploring the drivers of perceived employability among fine art graduates

Wang

Lim

2023

Curr Psychol

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Obstacle Factors and Difficulty Factors for Students in Higher Education in Completing Final Assignments

Wahyudin Rahman,

Loso Judijanto,

Henny Sanulita

2024

JERE

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Procrastination often occurs in students in higher education. Facts in higher education in 2021-2022 from 27 students were found, and 22.22% of students had not taken part in a proposal seminar and had not completed a final assignment or thesis, 40.74% of students had attended a proposal seminar but had not completed a final assignment or thesis, and 37.03% of students had have attended a proposal seminar and have completed a final assignment or thesis. This problem is urgent to research because there is a gap between theory, expectations and reality on the ground. This research aims to analyze the factors that cause procrastination in students when completing their theses in higher education. The research method is mixed methods. The subjects were 50 students. Data collection techniques use questionnaires, interviews and direct observation of students. Analysis technique by collecting data, reducing and drawing conclusions. Data is depicted in diagrams, and the results of interviews and observations are interpreted. The results and research findings show that students working on their thesis have many difficulties caused by internal factors, namely self-control, self-efficacy, and lack of motivation. In the process of completing a final assignment or thesis, students are required to learn to motivate themselves, control themselves, and develop high self-efficacy so that students can focus more on completing their thesis.

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Working up to work: Perceived employability of students commencing a project management degree

Cited by 6 publications

References 45 publications

Effects of Project-Based Learning on Employability Skills

Effects of Project-Based Learning on Employability Skills

Why can’t I get a job? Exploring the drivers of perceived employability among fine art graduates

Obstacle Factors and Difficulty Factors for Students in Higher Education in Completing Final Assignments

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