Employability Strategy by Focusing on Soft Skill Development of Animation Students in the Metaverse Job Market.

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Title:	Employability Strategy by Focusing on Soft Skill Development of Animation Students in the Metaverse Job Market.
Authors:	Tongfeng Xu¹, Deeprasert, Jirawan² jirawan.dee@rmutr.ac.th, Kanchanapoom, Kessara³
Source:	Educational Administration: Theory & Practice. 2024, Vol. 30 Issue 2, p150-159. 10p.
Abstract:	This research delves into the viewpoints of various stakeholders concerning the essential soft skills that animation students must possess to enter the workforce within the Metaverse. Employing a qualitative methodology, the study conducts 30 semi-structured interviews involving project managers from Metaverse companies, animation teachers, and animation students. The findings underscore unanimous consensus among stakeholders regarding the critical importance of imagination, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving capabilities as fundamental soft skills for animation students aiming to excel in the Metaverse job market. While aesthetic skills, continuous learning aptitude, and time management proficiency garnered recognition from all three groups of stakeholders, they held less central positions. The study acknowledges the constraints stemming from its qualitative approach and limited sample size, prompting circumspection in extending findings to other sectors. However, the delineated strategies for enhancing soft skills carry pragmatic implications, offering the potential to enhance the employability of animation students and empower them to effectively navigate career hurdles post-graduation. By amalgamating the perspectives of stakeholders, this research empirically contributes to the development of comprehensive frameworks for nurturing animation talent within educational institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	This research delves into the viewpoints of various stakeholders concerning the essential soft skills that animation students must possess to enter the workforce within the Metaverse. Employing a qualitative methodology, the study conducts 30 semi-structured interviews involving project managers from Metaverse companies, animation teachers, and animation students. The findings underscore unanimous consensus among stakeholders regarding the critical importance of imagination, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving capabilities as fundamental soft skills for animation students aiming to excel in the Metaverse job market. While aesthetic skills, continuous learning aptitude, and time management proficiency garnered recognition from all three groups of stakeholders, they held less central positions. The study acknowledges the constraints stemming from its qualitative approach and limited sample size, prompting circumspection in extending findings to other sectors. However, the delineated strategies for enhancing soft skills carry pragmatic implications, offering the potential to enhance the employability of animation students and empower them to effectively navigate career hurdles post-graduation. By amalgamating the perspectives of stakeholders, this research empirically contributes to the development of comprehensive frameworks for nurturing animation talent within educational institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	13004832
DOI:	10.52152/kuey.v30i2.1052