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Title: Employer Demands from Business Graduates
Language: English
Authors: McMurray, Stephen, Dutton, Matthew, McQuaid, Ronald, Richard, Alec
Source: Education & Training. 2016 58(1):112-132.
Availability: Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emeraldinsight.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 21
Publication Date: 2016
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Employer Attitudes, Employment Potential, College Graduates, Business Skills, Job Skills, Management Development, Personnel Selection, Selection Criteria, Transfer of Training, Work Experience, Academic Degrees, Personality Traits, Trust (Psychology), Reliability, Communication Skills, Learning Motivation, Job Search Methods, Education Work Relationship, Business Schools, Questionnaires, Likert Scales, Interviews
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom (Scotland)
DOI: 10.1108/ET-02-2014-0017
ISSN: 0040-0912
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to report on research carried out with employers to determine demand for business and management skills in the Scottish workforce. Design/methodology/approach: The research used a questionnaire in which employers were interviewed (either telephone or face to face), completed themselves and returned by e-mail, or completed an online survey. In total, 71 employers took part in the study. Findings: The research found that the factors which are most important to employers when recruiting graduates were; personal attitude, employability skills, relevant work experience and degree result. The most important transferable skills to employers when recruiting graduates were; trustworthiness, reliability, motivation, communication skills and a willingness to learn. Social implications: The paper shows the importance of graduates developing excellent job searching skills, high-quality work experience and developing business courses to enhance students' employability and better meet employers' wants. Originality/value: The paper is timely given the introduction of Key Information Sets. The provision of such information will drive HEI to further develop students' employability to obtain graduate-level jobs.
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Number of References: 37
Entry Date: 2016
Accession Number: EJ1086016
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