scholarly journals Soft Skills as Employability Skills: Fundamental Requirement for Entry-level Jobs

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-142
Author(s):  
Netra Bahadur Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Soft Skills ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Job Market ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Career Growth ◽  
Job Opportunity ◽  
Fundamental Requirement

In spite of the fact that the term ‘soft skills’ is new in our context, it has a wide range of implications and effects. Soft skills are intangible, nontechnical, personality-specific skills that determine one’s strengths as a leader, facilitator, mediator, and negotiator. Soft skills are contrasted to hard skills in a sense that hard skills are limited to specific area. It is to be noted that in the course of seeking an employment in the market, individual’s soft skills are as important as hard skills. It is found that person’s hard skills lead an individual to the entrance of job market, soft skills guarantee the job opportunity and further career growth. It is urgent that we have to instill our graduates with remarkable amount of soft skills for quick employment. It is always advisable that the companies select human resources with the best non-technical skills that are likely to be available in the labour market. It is further important to foster and develop the employees. Thus, these inter-sectional skills are really important for the promotion and enhancement of the organization. Owing to the same fact, this paper argues how soft skills as employability are fundamental requirement for entry-level Jobs.

scholarly journals Enhancing English Vocabulary in Low Proficient Learners using Online Tools with Special Reference to Arts and Science Colleges

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 2133-2140
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Online Tool ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Online Tools ◽  
Science College

In today's world of development any individual is in need of developing the employability skills in order to grow and settle in their profession. Their possession of hard skills such as education, experience and expertise does not guarantee them perfect job opportunities. Low proficient learners from Arts and Science Colleges find it difficult to get reasonable jobs because they lack employability skills. This is an attempt to analyze the role of technology in the development of employability skills particularly English vocabulary in the low proficient learners of Arts and Science College. 20 students from 3 different departments were given assignments to be done using 3 online tools. Assessment has been made to find out some difference in training the low proficient learners from Arts and Science. The result shows a tremendous change in attitude in learning vocabulary in the low proficient learners from Arts and Science. English vocabulary can be. The soft skills syllabus prescribed can be enriched and made more interesting especially for the low proficient learners with the addition of the online tool ‘Memrise” for learning vocabulary. This will pave a path to those that found learning English difficult.

scholarly journals Status of Professional Skills in MBA Graduates, Its Challenges, and Way Forward in Kathmandu Valley: Evidence from Professional Skill Index

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-36
Author(s):  
Udbodh Bhandari ◽  
Malati Rana ◽  
Niranjan Devkota ◽  
Seeprata Parajuli ◽  
Udaya Poudel
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Professional Skill ◽  
Job Market ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Typing Skill ◽  
Business World ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Mba Graduates

Today's MBA courses are continuous preparation-based teaching-learning practice to meet the requirements that industries expect from MBA graduates and further enhance their skills and knowledge that would aid them to fit in the job market. Thus, this study tries to assess the status of professional skills in MBA graduates, its challenges, and the way forward with the help of a professional skill index. Based on descriptive analysis, this study is conducted among 280 employers who employ MBA graduates, and a structured questionnaire was applied to collect information. The purposive sampling method was used to select the samples of 280. The study is conducted in Kathmandu valley as many MBA colleges and banks, finance companies, insurance companies, industries, and many private companies are located in Kathmandu valley. So, the graduates also choose Kathmandu valley in the maximum number to pursue their further career. The study's findings revealed that professional skills are generally looked up into hard skills and soft skills, and 100% of organizations look for professional skills possessed by candidates while hiring them. However, they give 100% attention to soft skills possessed by MBA graduates and 99.2% attention to hard skills possessed. In soft skills, an organization thinks communication skills are  must by graduates, whereas they prioritize typing skills  hard skill. Therefore, this study concludes that MBA students and colleges should focus on enhancing graduates' communication skills. Likewise, being in today's computerized business world typing skill is a must for graduates. Finally, MBA graduates must develop professional attributes among themselves to fit in today's job market

scholarly journals Kompetensi Lulusan Prodi Humas UNJ (Studi Kasus : Kompetensi Lulusan Prodi Humas UNJ di Perusahaan Swasta DKI Jakarta)

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-68
Author(s):  
VERA WIJAYANTI SUTJIPTO
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Trend Analysis ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
The World

Abstract PR UNJ D3 program, established in 2004, has graduated a lot of students, but in fact many of the graduates are not working in the world of public relations, so researchers wanted to know whether the competence of graduates Prodi D3 UNJ PR practitioners to the expectations of the world? .Teori Research is the role of public relations theories contained in his book, Scott M, Cutlip, Allen H, Center and Glen M.Broom in his book Effective Public Relations is communications technician (Entry Level Technician), Expert prescriber (Project Supervisor), Communication Facilitator (Constituency Manager and issue Trend Analysis) and facilitator Troubleshooter (Director Constituency and issue Trend Analysis). Research using femenologi paradigm, where data were collected by observation and interview, then analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Jonathan A. Smith. Emergent themes 4) Searching SAT for connections across emergent themes 5) Moving the next cases 6) Looking for patterns across. Key words: Humas Role, hard skills, soft skills     Program D3 Humas UNJ yang berdiri pada tahun 2004, sudah meluluskan banyak sekali mahasiswa, namun ternyata banyak dari lulusan tidak bekerja di dunia humas, , sehingga peneliti ingin mengetahui apakah kompetensi lulusan Prodi D3 Humas UNJ sesuai dengan harapan dunia praktisi? .Teori penelitian yang digunakan adalah teori peran humas yang terdapat dalam bukunya Scoot M,Cutlip, Allen H, Center dan Glen M.Broom dalam bukunya Effective Public Relations yaitu teknisi komunikasi (Entry Level Technician), Expert Prescriber (Supervisor Project), Fasilitator Komunikasi (Manager Constituency and Issue Trend Analysis) dan Fasilitator Pemecah Masalah (Director Constituency and Issue Trend Analysis). Penelitian menggunakan paradigma femenologi, dimana data-data penelitian dikumpulkan dengan cara observasi dan interview, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis dari Jonathan A. Smith. Emergent themes 4) Searching for connections across emergent themes 5) Moving the next cases 6) Looking for patterns across. Kata Kunci : Peran Humas, hard skills, soft skills

scholarly journals EMPLOYERS PERCEPTION ON GRADUATE SKILL DEFICIENCY TO SUIT PRODUCTIVITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1415-1421
Author(s):  
Gopalakrishnan Soundararajan ◽  
Anitha Ravikumar ◽  
Stephen Aro-Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Job Market ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Graduate Employability ◽  
Online Databases

Purpose of the study: This study aims to investigate the perception of employers on the skill deficiency of graduates. The study also attempts to explore the nature and importance of employability skills with emphasis on the areas of deficiency that could be addressed by higher education institutions (H.E.I.s) to make their graduates more employable. Methodology: This paper is a theoretical exploration based on existing literature. Relevant research papers were sourced from prominent online databases, notably Emerald and Elsevier, including journals, articles, and scholarly conference proceedings. and carefully analyzed. These studies provided an insight for the researchers to understand employability skills and also it helped to suggest the steps to be taken by the H.E.I.s to address the lack of employability skills and make the students ready to face the job market. Main Findings: The results of the study suggest that a lack of employability skills is a major cause of unemployment among graduates of universities, colleges, and other H.E.I.s.The findings reflect the increasing desire of employers for graduates to possess soft skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and effective communication, and collaboration. It also underscores the critical role of H.E.I.s in addressing graduate skill deficiencies. Applications of this study: The study shows that employability skills are the foremost skills graduates require to successfully compete in the job market. The research encourages graduates to understand the skills deficiencies from the employers' perspectives and to discover some bespoke methods or ways of addressing their competency gaps, thereby enhancing their effectiveness and innovativeness. The study further offers a clear roadmap for H.E.I.s to enrich the quality of teaching and learning, thereby enhancing graduate employability. Thus, the outcome of this study will help not only the students but also the H.E.I.s and employers. Novelty/Originality of this study: The study extends the current literature on graduate employability by integrating the three pivotal dimensions of the problem – the students, the H.E.I.s, and the employers. Previous studies have focused more on some specific aspects such as employability skills needed or expectations of the employers or stressed on H.E.I.s to create employability skills. Students are dependent on H.E.I.s for their studies while they are also dependent on employers for getting jobs; similarly, the H.E.I.s cannot function without the students, while the employers also cannot function without the human resource provided by the H.E.I.s.

scholarly journals PELATIHAN EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS PADA SISWA SMK DI SLEMAN YOGYAKARTA

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatwa Tentama ◽  
Nissa Tarnoto ◽  
Dessy Pranungsari
Keyword(s):  
Soft Skills ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Vocational Students ◽  
Training Method ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
The World

The problem of employability skill in vocational students becomes a serious problem at thistime. Vocational students are not only required to have the ability of vocational skills alone inpreparing to enter the workforce but also the ability of soft skills. The purpose of this trainingprogram is the students of SMK have the knowledge and skills needed in preparing for the world ofwork. This training method is done by lecture method, workshop, and role play. Subjects in thisprogram are students in SMK Muhammadiyah Sleman, SMK Negeri Sayegan and SMK NegeriKalasan Sleman Yogyakarta. Employability skills training results show good results. Participantsshow their interest in the material given, the participants are able to realize the importance ofpreparing for work when they graduate. Participants realize that hard skills are not enough toprepare for work, soft skill is required that employability skills in work.

scholarly journals Current Employability Scenario of Indian Graduates (Engineering, MBA & Other Streams): A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 01-09
Author(s):  
Rajashree K. Gethe ◽  
◽  
Mahesh S. Hulage ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Graduate Student ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Job Market ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Or Management ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Remedial Actions

Every Graduate Student dreams for a job with good salary once he receives Engineering and/or Management degree. But many of the graduates are not able to get an employment and those students who are getting the jobs they are being paid with less salary even after investing a lakh of money on their higher education. The general reason found behind this situation is a gap between what skills the industry/employers are expecting and what the skills graduate students are having with them. Today’s Employers are looking for those candidates who are possessing wide range of Knowledge and Skills apart of conventional Degree. The present research paper discusses about the issues, concerns related to the Employability of Engineering and Management graduates. Paper also suggests some remedial actions to resolve the employment problems of the same students and promote the concept of Entrepreneurship where students will become ‘Job giver’ than ‘Job seeker’. Keywords: Employability skills, Engineering and MBA Graduates, Job market, Professional World.

Implementation of Guidance nuanced Learning Model at MAN 1 Bandar Lampung

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
Rifda El Fiah ◽  
Saiful Bahri
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Expert Rating ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Process Implementation

This research was conducted based on the problems that often arise in formal education learning. This problem has an impact on learning achievement results obtained by students. This research was conducted at MAN 1 Bandar Lampung. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of the instructional model nuanced guidance data collection techniques using expert rating scale and user rating scale. The results of this study indicate that the nuanced learning model meets the achievement of student learning outcomes in MAN 1 Bandar Lampung, by developing students' knowledge and skills in the form of soft skills and hard skills. Guidance nuanced learning model design consists of learning process planning standards, learning process implementation standards, learning process outcome standards, and learning process control standards. 

THE ANALYSIS OF NURSING STUDENT SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN LECTURE AND PROBLEM BASED LEARNING APPROACHES 2011

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Hilman Syarif
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
P Value ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: Student Centered Learning (SCL) is an effective method to develop student's soft skills and hard skills which are very important to support their successful carrier later. This research was conducted to identify the differences of developed soft skills between students who learn with PBL method and lecturing method. Methods: Descriptive comparative method was used in this study. The samples consisted of 15 students who learned with PBL method and 15 students who learned with lecturing method. The sample for this research was selected by random sampling method. Results: The result showed that the average of student's soft skills score in PBL method was 122.63, while student's soft skills score in lecturing method was 116.27. Discussion & Conclusion: There was significant difference of student's soft skills in PBL method and lecturing method (p value = 0.038; α = 0.05). This study recommends nursing program management, faculty of medicine at the University of Syiah Kuala keeps PBL method running and develops other methods which facilitate hard skills and soft skills are development. Keywords: nursing students, soft skill, PBL

Enhancing Teaching Pedagogy through Bowen Mechanism:

Think India ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 780-789
Author(s):  
Honoureen Beatrice Gamble
Keyword(s):  
Second World War ◽  
World War ◽  
Job Market ◽  
Teaching Pedagogy ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Student Community ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Good Product ◽  
The People ◽  
Second World

Language has become a never- ending phenomenon in day-day life. To articulate one’s own idea language has become an artifact in showcasing the rudiments of everyday life. It is a tool which bridges the gap between the people so that the conflict between known and the unknown will not take place. The major portal of communication is language and it operates at every level and without this the mode will not function. Teaching is quite challenging in the contemporary times and it expects the teaching fraternity to be a facilitator than a moderator. A few decades back book based teaching was foregrounded and knowledge based teaching was back grounded whereas in the present scenario knowledge based teaching which comprises hard skills and soft skills matters a lot along with that the curriculm too evolves. This paradigmatic shift is to make the student community a good product in the job market. Literature is unique in nature and it informs the reader about the scenarios which will take place in the coming days and all this is possible only through the artistic talent of the writers and they are the real oracles. Bowen Mechanism having its deep origin in America when the society was fragmented owing to the Aftermaths of the second world war .  A psychologist by nature has framed a few methodologies to eliminate the human’s misunderstanding and for that communication acts as an impetus.

Planning for uncertainty: soft skills, hard skills and innovation

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 615-628 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Chell ◽  
Rosemary Athayde
Keyword(s):  
Soft Skills ◽  
Hard Skills
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