This study is entitled “Employability Indices of Business Graduates in the Banking Industry”. The study was to establish the significant employability indices among business graduates in the banking industry. It sought to identify the significant commonalities and differences in the respondents’ assessment. The methodology used was descriptive-survey. The respondents of this study consisted of HR directors and bank managers from universal, commercial and thrift banks. The researcher made use of a Web-based survey known as harvested emails. Samples were derived from harvested e-mail lists which are non-probability samples because they were based on a convenience sample of e-mail addresses.
The document discusses various ways to boost skills and employability for youth. It recommends developing time management, customer service, professionalism, conflict resolution and practical job skills. It also suggests advancing education through training, mentoring and professional development. Organizational skills and participating in long-range planning can also help youth career advancement. Effective youth employment programs focus on developing skills needed for jobs and providing services like vocational training, career exploration and residential programs for disadvantaged youth. Programs should continuously improve and document skills gained by participants.
The document discusses using business simulation software in university education to develop students' managerial competencies. It describes a project involving 3840 economics students from 4 Romanian universities who participated in virtual company simulations. The simulations allowed students to gain experience in different business roles and departments, make decisions, and see the impacts on company performance over multiple simulated years. Surveys found the simulations helped students understand business environments and principles, develop teamwork skills, and recognize the effects of strategic decisions. The project aims to better prepare students for the workforce challenges of the current economy.
This document discusses strategies to increase employability of youth in India. It provides statistics showing high unemployment rates among youth and those with higher education. The document proposes several approaches:
1. Improving recruitment practices through internships, training programs, and making promotions based on performance rather than connections.
2. Establishing a professional education and training council to provide short-term vocational courses through local institutions.
3. Increasing specialization in higher education so students can choose a job-oriented or research track based on their goals.
The document includes analyses of implementing these approaches, estimating costs and targets over a 6-year period. It finds the strategies could potentially train over 3.5 crore youth
This document discusses talent acquisition and employer brand. It explains that acquiring high-skilled talent focuses on quality and brand, using recruitment tools like job fairs at top schools. For low-skilled jobs, companies prioritize costs and often outsource recruitment. While international hiring of high-skilled workers benefits developing countries through knowledge transfer, developed countries rely on immigrant labor for low-skilled jobs as locals pursue higher education. Governments control immigration levels through work visa quotas.
Business proposition for centrum learning pvt ltdSidharthsingh79
Centrum Learning is a training organization that aims to enhance skills and reduce unemployment in India. It provides customized training solutions to over 400 corporates globally. Centrum's mission is to impart employability-linked skills training in sectors like retail, automotive, healthcare, and more. The business proposal aims to help Centrum Learning reach the right customers and understand their needs to create effective training solutions. Potential customers include students, unemployed youth, and workers. Porter's Five Forces analysis finds low buyer power and supplier bargaining power due to high unemployment. Substitute companies provide similar training but Centrum has advantages from its experience and reputation. The threat of new entrants is high but Centrum is well-established. Marketing strategies like digital ads
This document discusses recruitment, including its definition, aims, and relationship to selection. It describes environmental factors that influence recruitment like the economic, social, technological, political, and legal environments. Alternatives to recruitment like overtime, subcontracting, temporary employees, and employee leasing are also examined. The document provides details on performing a situational audit for recruitment and evaluating alternative recruitment sources.
The document discusses various ways to boost skills and employability for youth. It recommends developing time management, customer service, professionalism, conflict resolution and practical job skills. It also suggests advancing education through training, mentoring and professional development. Organizational skills and participating in long-range planning can also help youth career advancement. Effective youth employment programs focus on developing skills needed for jobs and providing services like vocational training, career exploration and residential programs for disadvantaged youth. Programs should continuously improve and document skills gained by participants.
The document discusses using business simulation software in university education to develop students' managerial competencies. It describes a project involving 3840 economics students from 4 Romanian universities who participated in virtual company simulations. The simulations allowed students to gain experience in different business roles and departments, make decisions, and see the impacts on company performance over multiple simulated years. Surveys found the simulations helped students understand business environments and principles, develop teamwork skills, and recognize the effects of strategic decisions. The project aims to better prepare students for the workforce challenges of the current economy.
This document discusses strategies to increase employability of youth in India. It provides statistics showing high unemployment rates among youth and those with higher education. The document proposes several approaches:
1. Improving recruitment practices through internships, training programs, and making promotions based on performance rather than connections.
2. Establishing a professional education and training council to provide short-term vocational courses through local institutions.
3. Increasing specialization in higher education so students can choose a job-oriented or research track based on their goals.
The document includes analyses of implementing these approaches, estimating costs and targets over a 6-year period. It finds the strategies could potentially train over 3.5 crore youth
This document discusses talent acquisition and employer brand. It explains that acquiring high-skilled talent focuses on quality and brand, using recruitment tools like job fairs at top schools. For low-skilled jobs, companies prioritize costs and often outsource recruitment. While international hiring of high-skilled workers benefits developing countries through knowledge transfer, developed countries rely on immigrant labor for low-skilled jobs as locals pursue higher education. Governments control immigration levels through work visa quotas.
Business proposition for centrum learning pvt ltdSidharthsingh79
Centrum Learning is a training organization that aims to enhance skills and reduce unemployment in India. It provides customized training solutions to over 400 corporates globally. Centrum's mission is to impart employability-linked skills training in sectors like retail, automotive, healthcare, and more. The business proposal aims to help Centrum Learning reach the right customers and understand their needs to create effective training solutions. Potential customers include students, unemployed youth, and workers. Porter's Five Forces analysis finds low buyer power and supplier bargaining power due to high unemployment. Substitute companies provide similar training but Centrum has advantages from its experience and reputation. The threat of new entrants is high but Centrum is well-established. Marketing strategies like digital ads
This document discusses recruitment, including its definition, aims, and relationship to selection. It describes environmental factors that influence recruitment like the economic, social, technological, political, and legal environments. Alternatives to recruitment like overtime, subcontracting, temporary employees, and employee leasing are also examined. The document provides details on performing a situational audit for recruitment and evaluating alternative recruitment sources.
The document provides an overview of the JST course taught by Dr. Manishankar C. It discusses the course objectives, structure, assessments and learning opportunities. The course aims to teach practical skills like resume preparation, interview skills, job search techniques and soft skills. It emphasizes understanding over rote learning and takes a participative approach to improve the learning curve. Assessments include tasks like SWOT analysis, cover letter writing, resume preparation and mock interviews. The course is intended to benefit students from various disciplines and help build their careers.
20% off the job training employers and trainers guideThe Pathway Group
The Apprenticeship levy 20% off the Job Training for Apprenticeships
Off-the-job training is defined as learning which is undertaken outside of the normal day- to-day working environment and leads towards the achievement of an apprenticeship. This can include training that is delivered at the apprentice’s normal place of work but must not be delivered as part of their normal working duties. The off-the-job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship framework or standard.
Here are our Top 20 for meeting the off the job training requirement for Apprentices
Nature of businees among african and asian owned business 1John Johari
Individuals who complete postgraduate education, such as an MBA, may be more likely to start their own business. A study analyzed 213 graduates of an online MBA program across 30 countries to understand the impact of the program on entrepreneurial intentions and activities. The study found that completing an MBA, coming from an entrepreneurial family, and believing in one's entrepreneurial skills increased the likelihood of pursuing entrepreneurship. The study also found some differences between men and women in these relationships. The results provide insights into how postgraduate education can help develop entrepreneurial mindsets and skills.
The document discusses career services centers in higher education institutions in Ethiopia. It notes that Ethiopia has a large young population and high youth unemployment. Career centers can help address this issue by guiding students to become employable and act as a bridge between graduates and employers. The document outlines the services career centers provide, including career counseling, resources on job searching, and connecting students with employers. It also discusses important criteria for students to consider when choosing a suitable career path, such as their interests, goals, and abilities.
The document discusses strategies to increase employability amongst youth in India by boosting their skillsets. It outlines several challenges including a lack of practical and job-ready skills amongst graduates, as well as a mismatch between the skills taught and those required by employers. It then proposes several strategies across five principles - amendments to the vocational course system, educational reforms, tax system reforms, improved training programs, and counseling services. Challenges and opportunities of each strategy are also discussed. The document emphasizes training and counseling to help youth identify their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to develop their skills and career paths.
Need for Process Management in IT and ITESASQ India
Chandra Kumar Raman has 21 years of experience in quality processes and delivery excellence. He currently works at HP leading their quality operations and driving various initiatives. He is also the president of SPIN Chennai, a forum for software professionals to exchange ideas on software process improvement. SPIN Chennai aims to establish a leadership forum for open exchange of SPI experiences and ideas to promote higher levels of process maturity and software quality.
1) The document provides details about Credence Finishing School, including its vision, mission, financing, PEST analysis, SWOT analysis, services triangle model, and key service qualities.
2) It aims to prepare students for employment through training and skills development programs. It will be financed through venture capital funds and private placements totaling Rs. 75 lakh and Rs. 1 crore respectively.
3) A PEST and SWOT analysis identifies political, economic, social, and technological factors to consider as well as the school's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Today, Asia-Pacific—and in particular the fast-emerging
nations in its midst—is once again taking centrestage in
the worldwide marketplace. This is the Asian century, and the region’s organisations—
as well as the talented individuals that lead them—
are going to need to adapt, fast.
Finishing school for educational institutionsGyalizo KE
Gyalizo KE is a knowledge enrichment organization that aims to bridge the gap between educational institutions and industry. They propose a "Finishing School" program to polish students and make them ready for the job market or entrepreneurship. The program will enhance students' employability and entrepreneurial skill sets through blended learning solutions incorporating e-learning, classroom training, and internship opportunities. Educational institutions can partner with Gyalizo KE by signing an MoU to customize this program and better prepare their students for their professional futures.
Youth unemployment has lifelong negative effects as it delays career development and reduces future earning potential and job stability. While academic achievement is still important, employers also seek soft skills and experience when hiring. Governments and businesses should focus on improving access to work experience for youth through initiatives like hiring, training, mentoring programs, and promoting vocational education which faces stigma but high demand in many fields. Vocational programs can inspire students by emphasizing career paths, entrepreneurship opportunities, and potential for future academic pursuits in technical fields.
The Future of HR in Europe. Key Challenges Through 2015.Sage HR
Businesses that expect to succeed in Europe in the next few years will have to come to grips with some serious challenges related not to raw materials, manufacturing processes, or the evolving nature of trade in the Eurozone, but with a host of issues related to how they recruit and manage staff.
The more specialized the staff, the more important these HR-type issues are. At least that’s the conclusion of a report by the Boston Consulting Group titled The Future of HR in Europe: Key Challenges Through 2015.
More specifically, the report asserts that five elements of HR are critical to organizations’ futures, and further notes that most organizations surveyed for the report acknowledged that they are currently weak in those areas.
These five elements are all components of workforce management: managing talent, demographics, work-life balance, and change, as well as becoming a learning organization. The rapid globalization of the economy and work may highlight these challenges today, but to my recollection, they’ve always been critical to an enterprise’s success.
FOR MORE VISIT HR BLOG -> cake.hr/blog
Malaysia's economy grew faster than expected in the first half of 2014, lifting GDP growth. The financial sector contributes 11% of GDP and remains an important driver of the economy. Contact center jobs are also growing, though demand for Mandarin and English speakers outstrips supply. The document provides salary ranges for various roles in contact centers, banking, and finance.
The document discusses challenges facing youth employment and entrepreneurship in South Africa. It summarizes that labour market failures prevent young job seekers from identifying meaningful employment due to inaccurate information and unrealistic expectations. Employers are also unwilling to hire and train youth. The document recommends replicating Germany's dual vocational training system to improve youth skills and employability. It suggests establishing mandatory private sector involvement in skills development and training programs. Finally, the document calls for a more cohesive policy environment and enhanced support systems to promote youth entrepreneurship and small business growth.
The document announces an international case conference in 2015 hosted by ICBM's School of Business Excellence in Hyderabad, India. The conference aims to showcase emerging business practices and management innovations in response to the complex global environment. Authors are invited to submit original unpublished case studies on topics such as marketing, IT, HR, operations and more. Selected cases will be published in a book and journal. Cash prizes will be awarded to winning entries, and scholarship opportunities are available. Important dates for submissions and the conference are provided.
The document proposes creating a committee called MISE to address India's problem of youth unemployment by modernizing and innovating skills learning and education. MISE would partner with organizations to provide funding, training programs, and placements to develop the skills of over 3 million trainees annually and help them find suitable employment through 25,000 volunteer mentors and improved education systems.
A proper education. The Leasing Life European Conference & Awards 2013. The Leasing Foundation
Building a long-term infrastructure for education, training and development for leasing and asset finance means exploiting the changing nature of education and learning and taking ownership of the education, training and development process, to open up a pipeline for new talent into the industry.
This document discusses MBA programs and their value for working professionals. It provides details on several top MBA programs in Asia, including the National University of Singapore MBA and Nanyang Technological University MBA. It also discusses the ESSEC Executive MBA Asia-Pacific program. The document finds that demand for MBAs in Asia remains strong, with MBA recruitment in Asia projected to increase 8% and China being a major MBA market. It also notes the importance of international experience, leadership skills, and specializations like business development and marketing for MBA students and graduates.
Preparing the Poor and Vulnerable for Digital Jobs: Lessons from Eight Promis...The Rockefeller Foundation
This report profiles successful demand-driven training programs from across the globe. These programs intentionally configure curriculum and other design elements to meet the needs of potential employers. Demand-driven training programs are a key pillar of our strategy for Digital Jobs Africa Initiative because they help ensure that the skills people learn are right for the job they are seeking. The report includes key lessons from the profiled models that can be used as a guide to successful demand-driven training programs.
This document provides an introduction to a study on the challenges faced by trade school and baccalaureate degree program graduates in Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines. It discusses how industries are developing and need qualified applicants. While subject knowledge is usually adequate, graduates need improved soft skills to be employable. The roles of faculty, work-integrated learning programs, government agencies, and industries are examined. The problem statement specifies the study will determine employability rates and examine benefits/barriers to employment based on educational attainment. It aims to understand alignment between training and industry needs and standards of living for different graduates.
The document provides an overview of the JST course taught by Dr. Manishankar C. It discusses the course objectives, structure, assessments and learning opportunities. The course aims to teach practical skills like resume preparation, interview skills, job search techniques and soft skills. It emphasizes understanding over rote learning and takes a participative approach to improve the learning curve. Assessments include tasks like SWOT analysis, cover letter writing, resume preparation and mock interviews. The course is intended to benefit students from various disciplines and help build their careers.
20% off the job training employers and trainers guideThe Pathway Group
The Apprenticeship levy 20% off the Job Training for Apprenticeships
Off-the-job training is defined as learning which is undertaken outside of the normal day- to-day working environment and leads towards the achievement of an apprenticeship. This can include training that is delivered at the apprentice’s normal place of work but must not be delivered as part of their normal working duties. The off-the-job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship framework or standard.
Here are our Top 20 for meeting the off the job training requirement for Apprentices
Nature of businees among african and asian owned business 1John Johari
Individuals who complete postgraduate education, such as an MBA, may be more likely to start their own business. A study analyzed 213 graduates of an online MBA program across 30 countries to understand the impact of the program on entrepreneurial intentions and activities. The study found that completing an MBA, coming from an entrepreneurial family, and believing in one's entrepreneurial skills increased the likelihood of pursuing entrepreneurship. The study also found some differences between men and women in these relationships. The results provide insights into how postgraduate education can help develop entrepreneurial mindsets and skills.
The document discusses career services centers in higher education institutions in Ethiopia. It notes that Ethiopia has a large young population and high youth unemployment. Career centers can help address this issue by guiding students to become employable and act as a bridge between graduates and employers. The document outlines the services career centers provide, including career counseling, resources on job searching, and connecting students with employers. It also discusses important criteria for students to consider when choosing a suitable career path, such as their interests, goals, and abilities.
The document discusses strategies to increase employability amongst youth in India by boosting their skillsets. It outlines several challenges including a lack of practical and job-ready skills amongst graduates, as well as a mismatch between the skills taught and those required by employers. It then proposes several strategies across five principles - amendments to the vocational course system, educational reforms, tax system reforms, improved training programs, and counseling services. Challenges and opportunities of each strategy are also discussed. The document emphasizes training and counseling to help youth identify their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to develop their skills and career paths.
Need for Process Management in IT and ITESASQ India
Chandra Kumar Raman has 21 years of experience in quality processes and delivery excellence. He currently works at HP leading their quality operations and driving various initiatives. He is also the president of SPIN Chennai, a forum for software professionals to exchange ideas on software process improvement. SPIN Chennai aims to establish a leadership forum for open exchange of SPI experiences and ideas to promote higher levels of process maturity and software quality.
1) The document provides details about Credence Finishing School, including its vision, mission, financing, PEST analysis, SWOT analysis, services triangle model, and key service qualities.
2) It aims to prepare students for employment through training and skills development programs. It will be financed through venture capital funds and private placements totaling Rs. 75 lakh and Rs. 1 crore respectively.
3) A PEST and SWOT analysis identifies political, economic, social, and technological factors to consider as well as the school's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Today, Asia-Pacific—and in particular the fast-emerging
nations in its midst—is once again taking centrestage in
the worldwide marketplace. This is the Asian century, and the region’s organisations—
as well as the talented individuals that lead them—
are going to need to adapt, fast.
Finishing school for educational institutionsGyalizo KE
Gyalizo KE is a knowledge enrichment organization that aims to bridge the gap between educational institutions and industry. They propose a "Finishing School" program to polish students and make them ready for the job market or entrepreneurship. The program will enhance students' employability and entrepreneurial skill sets through blended learning solutions incorporating e-learning, classroom training, and internship opportunities. Educational institutions can partner with Gyalizo KE by signing an MoU to customize this program and better prepare their students for their professional futures.
Youth unemployment has lifelong negative effects as it delays career development and reduces future earning potential and job stability. While academic achievement is still important, employers also seek soft skills and experience when hiring. Governments and businesses should focus on improving access to work experience for youth through initiatives like hiring, training, mentoring programs, and promoting vocational education which faces stigma but high demand in many fields. Vocational programs can inspire students by emphasizing career paths, entrepreneurship opportunities, and potential for future academic pursuits in technical fields.
The Future of HR in Europe. Key Challenges Through 2015.Sage HR
Businesses that expect to succeed in Europe in the next few years will have to come to grips with some serious challenges related not to raw materials, manufacturing processes, or the evolving nature of trade in the Eurozone, but with a host of issues related to how they recruit and manage staff.
The more specialized the staff, the more important these HR-type issues are. At least that’s the conclusion of a report by the Boston Consulting Group titled The Future of HR in Europe: Key Challenges Through 2015.
More specifically, the report asserts that five elements of HR are critical to organizations’ futures, and further notes that most organizations surveyed for the report acknowledged that they are currently weak in those areas.
These five elements are all components of workforce management: managing talent, demographics, work-life balance, and change, as well as becoming a learning organization. The rapid globalization of the economy and work may highlight these challenges today, but to my recollection, they’ve always been critical to an enterprise’s success.
FOR MORE VISIT HR BLOG -> cake.hr/blog
Malaysia's economy grew faster than expected in the first half of 2014, lifting GDP growth. The financial sector contributes 11% of GDP and remains an important driver of the economy. Contact center jobs are also growing, though demand for Mandarin and English speakers outstrips supply. The document provides salary ranges for various roles in contact centers, banking, and finance.
The document discusses challenges facing youth employment and entrepreneurship in South Africa. It summarizes that labour market failures prevent young job seekers from identifying meaningful employment due to inaccurate information and unrealistic expectations. Employers are also unwilling to hire and train youth. The document recommends replicating Germany's dual vocational training system to improve youth skills and employability. It suggests establishing mandatory private sector involvement in skills development and training programs. Finally, the document calls for a more cohesive policy environment and enhanced support systems to promote youth entrepreneurship and small business growth.
The document announces an international case conference in 2015 hosted by ICBM's School of Business Excellence in Hyderabad, India. The conference aims to showcase emerging business practices and management innovations in response to the complex global environment. Authors are invited to submit original unpublished case studies on topics such as marketing, IT, HR, operations and more. Selected cases will be published in a book and journal. Cash prizes will be awarded to winning entries, and scholarship opportunities are available. Important dates for submissions and the conference are provided.
The document proposes creating a committee called MISE to address India's problem of youth unemployment by modernizing and innovating skills learning and education. MISE would partner with organizations to provide funding, training programs, and placements to develop the skills of over 3 million trainees annually and help them find suitable employment through 25,000 volunteer mentors and improved education systems.
A proper education. The Leasing Life European Conference & Awards 2013. The Leasing Foundation
Building a long-term infrastructure for education, training and development for leasing and asset finance means exploiting the changing nature of education and learning and taking ownership of the education, training and development process, to open up a pipeline for new talent into the industry.
This document discusses MBA programs and their value for working professionals. It provides details on several top MBA programs in Asia, including the National University of Singapore MBA and Nanyang Technological University MBA. It also discusses the ESSEC Executive MBA Asia-Pacific program. The document finds that demand for MBAs in Asia remains strong, with MBA recruitment in Asia projected to increase 8% and China being a major MBA market. It also notes the importance of international experience, leadership skills, and specializations like business development and marketing for MBA students and graduates.
Preparing the Poor and Vulnerable for Digital Jobs: Lessons from Eight Promis...The Rockefeller Foundation
This report profiles successful demand-driven training programs from across the globe. These programs intentionally configure curriculum and other design elements to meet the needs of potential employers. Demand-driven training programs are a key pillar of our strategy for Digital Jobs Africa Initiative because they help ensure that the skills people learn are right for the job they are seeking. The report includes key lessons from the profiled models that can be used as a guide to successful demand-driven training programs.
This document provides an introduction to a study on the challenges faced by trade school and baccalaureate degree program graduates in Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines. It discusses how industries are developing and need qualified applicants. While subject knowledge is usually adequate, graduates need improved soft skills to be employable. The roles of faculty, work-integrated learning programs, government agencies, and industries are examined. The problem statement specifies the study will determine employability rates and examine benefits/barriers to employment based on educational attainment. It aims to understand alignment between training and industry needs and standards of living for different graduates.
This document discusses a study that investigated the perceptions of graduating accounting students and the expectations of employers regarding the employability skills of the students. The study found that students perceived they were well-prepared in employability skills, while employers expected graduating students to have skills beyond just technical accounting knowledge. There was found to be a statistically significant difference between students' perceptions and what employers expected. The document provides background on the topic and discusses other research that has found similar discrepancies between student and employer views of graduate preparedness.
1) The passage discusses the evolution of marketing from traditional 4Ps (product, price, place, promotion) to digital marketing in the modern era.
2) It explains how digital marketing uses targeted advertising through digital channels like search engines, websites, social media, email and mobile apps.
3) The passage concludes that while traditional marketing still has its place, businesses must embrace digital marketing to engage continuously with customers, especially millennials, through more personalized interactions on mobile platforms.
1. There is a large gap between the number of graduates coming out of Indian universities and the number that are employable, with estimates that only 25% of engineering and 10% of general graduates have the necessary skills.
2. This skills gap is caused by academics that focus only on theoretical knowledge and a lack of interaction between industry, government, and academia to develop curricula tailored to industry needs.
3. Improving employability will require bringing employers into the course design process, modifying courses to match industry needs, and building links between educational institutions and local employers through activities like guest lectures, internships, and research collaborations.
This document discusses employability skills required by graduates in the 21st century workplace based on a literature review. It finds that occupation-specific skills are no longer sufficient, and employers now expect graduates to also have employability skills like communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork. These employability skills have become very important issues in labor markets globally. Frameworks from Australia, the UK, and other countries identify key employability skill groups and personal attributes needed for workplace success, such as self-awareness, adaptability, and the ability to learn continuously.
How ready are our workplaces for these changes? Are L&D and HR professionals pro-actively contemplating innovation in the way learning is conceptualised and delivered?
Will 2020 look drastically different from how L&D is deliveredin 2015? This report provides insights into learning & development (L&D) priorities, future trends and aspirations. It also provides benchmarks into prevalent practices from organisations across the GCC region and beyond.
BUSINESS SCHOOL MAKEOVER; A INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVEIJITE
Business schools across the United States and abroad are always on a catchup mode with the industry expectations. Why business schools are not front runners in training students for industry and consulting?
Authors of this article discuss this topic by first setting the expectations from the industry and then how business schools can cope up with the evolving trends. Many authors ([1], [11], [13]) have identified the skill gaps in the industry and how business schools can work towards bridging the gap. There are research reports such as [13], that identified the misconception about the business schools expectations based on a survey of business school leaders globally (excluding China and USA). In the USA, even
though business schools have strived hard to create an industry pro-environment in the class rooms, the gap continues to exist. The authors of this article address the industry needs first and explore potential solutions to address the skills gap.
BUSINESS SCHOOL MAKEOVER; A INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVEIJITE
Business schools across the United States and abroad are always on a catchup mode with the industry expectations. Why business schools are not front runners in training students for industry and consulting? Authors of this article discuss this topic by first setting the expectations from the industry and then how business schools can cope up with the evolving trends. Many authors ([1], [11], [13]) have identified the skill gaps in the industry and how business schools can work towards bridging the gap. There are research reports such as [13], that identified the misconception about the business schools expectations based on a survey of business school leaders globally (excluding China and USA). In the USA, even though business schools have strived hard to create an industry pro-environment in the class rooms, the gap continues to exist. The authors of this article address the industry needs first and explore potential solutions to address the skills gap
Here is a high-level overview of how UpSkill's technology works:
- Users upload their resume/CV or connect their LinkedIn profile to provide information on work history, education, skills and interests.
- Natural language processing is used to extract relevant data from free-form text fields.
- Skills are identified and standardized. Interests are inferred based on job titles, courses, hobbies etc.
- This data is matched against an extensive database of job profiles detailing typical skill requirements, personality fits, career paths, salaries etc for different roles.
- Machine learning algorithms calculate the similarity between a user's profile and each job to determine their suitability score. Factors like skill overlap, interest
An Assessment of Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Accountancy Business and...IJAEMSJORNAL
This research study aimed to assess the core competencies acquired by the ABM senior high school students of Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. This assessment was done during their Work Immersion at ASKI Group of Companies, Inc. Corporate Office located at 105 Maharlika Highway, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. The study revealed that majority of the respondents agreed that students were already knowledgeable when it comes to different areas like common terminologies used in a workplace. It also shows that they are already skilled and possessed qualities needed to be competent. However, some respondents mentioned that some students still cannot analyze problem effectively and were not able to demonstrate good judgment in handling routine problems.
The document analyzes skill trends among student learners on Coursera across five emerging jobs and nine countries. For each job, it examines the core skills required and students' proficiency levels in these skills globally. It finds that while students are making progress, most have not achieved the target proficiencies needed for the jobs. It also finds that students across countries are drawn to technology and data skills for digital careers, and that female enrollment on Coursera generally lags except in the Philippines and US. The analysis aims to help higher education improve curriculum alignment with labor market needs.
This study focuses on determining a working ‘selection criteria model’ that will help Information
Technology (IT) companies choose the right candidates to work on their IT projects in areas such as system
design, requirement gathering and management,
A resource-guide-to-employer-engagement-011315(3) - copyRob Wilson
This resource guide provides models for engaging employers in partnerships with education and training providers. Effective employer engagement is important for ensuring training programs align with labor market needs and improve employment outcomes. The guide outlines five levels of employer engagement, from advising to leading regional partnerships. It emphasizes engaging employers strategically and continuously through long-term, mutually beneficial relationships, rather than relying only on short-term transactions or advisory roles. This allows partners to combine their knowledge and address employers' challenges in a way that leads to relevant curricula and career success for students.
Early Stage Edtech Investment Thesis (Sept 2016)Earnest Sweat
Here is an example of a personal investment thesis that I created to share with venture capital firms. In this example, I provide my personal perspective on the edtech sector. For details on how I build this thesis check out my blog (https://goo.gl/CU4Qid).
Note: Some of the confidential information has been redacted for privacy.
Approach to Employability Skills in Technical Education & its impact on satis...Prashant Mahajan
Ample of the current motivation to teach and assess employability skills will decide India’s ability to compete in the world economy. For a win-win situation, there must not be any differences in Institute’s perception and students’ experience in accessing employability skills for future prospective. What this paper aims to demonstrate is that, although as academics/service providers, we can use a general term “Employability skills”, we need to describe what is meant by this term to students, and colleges also need to recognize how their services and skill development are impacting on satisfaction of students while accessing employability skills. The purpose of this study is to examine the importance perceived by the institutes and experience realized by the students and to connect employability skills’ growth on students’ satisfaction of selection of an institute of Technical Education.
Free course to boost your carrer in HR IndustryShekunjEdu
In the dynamic landscape of today's job market, continuous learning is more than just a buzzword – it's a strategic necessity. The traditional career trajectory of completing formal education and relying on that knowledge throughout one's working life is increasingly becoming outdated. As industries evolve, technologies advance, and job requirements change, professionals must actively seek opportunities for skill development and knowledge enhancement. Free online courses emerge as a powerful and accessible solution to bridge the gap between existing skills and the ever-evolving demands of the job market. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the manifold ways in which free courses contribute to career growth.
1. Accessibility and Affordability:
The most apparent advantage of free courses is their accessibility and affordability.
Traditional education, with its associated costs of tuition, textbooks, and living expenses, can be a significant financial burden. In contrast, free courses, often available online, eliminate these financial barriers. This accessibility allows individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds to access quality education and acquire skills that can propel their careers forward. Whether you are a recent graduate, a mid-career professional seeking to pivot, or someone looking to upskill in their current role, free courses provide an inclusive platform for learning.
2. Skill Diversification and Specialization:
Free courses cover a vast array of subjects, ranging from technical skills like programming and data analysis to soft skills like communication and leadership. This diversity allows individuals to explore different domains, diversify their skill set, and discover new passions. For instance, a marketing professional interested in data analytics can take free courses in data visualization or statistical analysis. This skill diversification not only enhances employability but also opens doors to interdisciplinary roles that require a blend of technical and soft skills. Furthermore, free courses often offer specialized training in niche areas, making learners more competitive in specific industries or roles.
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1. International Journal of Business Marketing and Management (IJBMM)
Volume 4 Issue 12 December 2019, P.P. 14-25
ISSN: 2456-4559
www.ijbmm.com
International Journal of Business Marketing and Management (IJBMM) Page 14
Employability Indices of Business Graduates In the Banking
Industry
Dr. Angelita C. Serrano, PhD-BM
Career Development Program, School of Management and Information Technology/De La Salle-College of St.
Benilde, Philippines
Department of Management, College of Business and Government Management/Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng
Maynila, Philippines
Abstract: This study is entitled “Employability Indices of Business Graduates in the Banking Industry”. The
study was to establish the significant employability indices among business graduates in the banking industry.
It sought to identify the significant commonalities and differences in the respondents’ assessment. The
methodology used was descriptive-survey. The respondents of this study consisted of HR directors and bank
managers from universal, commercial and thrift banks. The researcher made use of a Web-based survey known
as harvested emails. Samples were derived from harvested e-mail lists which are non-probability samples
because they were based on a convenience sample of e-mail addresses.
This study used the human capital theory as the underlying structure to establish the employability
indices of business graduates in proposing a model. The conceptual framework suggested that a good
combination of employability indices such as reading skills, math skills, communication skills, computer
application, decision making skills, work ethics and personality among business graduates are significant to
banks whether they are universal, commercial or thrift banks. From the findings of the study it was concluded
that reading skills, communication skills, computer applications and personality are important employability
indices that are commonly significant to banks from business graduates.
Keywords: banking industry, business graduates, employability indices, harvested emails, human capital
theory.
I. INTRODUCTION
These days, employers are looking for “work-ready” graduates with clear substantiation of job-specific
skills in addition to high-level graduate attributes. Simply graduates need to come in a total package or
"graduate plus". Employers in almost all sectors are looking for people who are flexible, take the initiative and
have the ability to undertake a variety of tasks in different workplace environments.
While basic literacy, numeracy, technical skills and craft skills stay to be very indispensable, today's
economy and society progressively demand people with an ability to cope with change and adapt promptly to
new work environments and diversity of people. As such graduates necessitate to have developed their
employability throughout their time at university in order to have the competitive advantage for job placement.
Similarly, employers like to recruit graduates who have done extra effort, got involved, can work
individually and with a team, has leadership and proven to be a risk taker through spending time traveling, and
living with new experiences and different cultures. Essentially, employers are now requiring graduate applicants
to display vital workplace skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, initiative, problem-solving,
flexibility and enthusiasm for employability. Universities are expected therefore to prepare students to become
employable after graduation specifically based on industry-based indices.
Graduates are supposed to be major inputs in enhancing value-added products and services in an
economy. This is the reason why graduates are mandatory to have stronger sets of employability competencies
to fit into the employability expectations of employers. Graduates’ skills and competencies need to be fitted to
the identified requirements for employment of prospective employers.
Employers, on the other hand, look forward to graduates who are really employable when they apply
for their first-entry jobs. This is the reason why employers make use of employability indices to screen graduate
applicants in guaranteeing likelihood of immediate contribution to the workplace when recruited. However,
different employers have their own sets of employability indices they give importance to the most. The banking
industry as an employer is not an exemption.
The variables investigated under this study are indices for employability specifically for the banking
industry. The analysis of employability indices focused on the reading skills, math skills, communication skills,
computer application, decision making, work ethics and personality of business graduates.
2. Employability Indices of Business Graduates In the Banking Industry
International Journal of Business Marketing and Management (IJBMM) Page 15
Gone are the days of the “one size fits all” approach in the business workplace or in any type of work
environment. Today, the workplace is a contest among the fittest graduates. Along with the continuously
increasing number of graduates each year, competition has the same trend. Obviously, employability
requirements of business graduates had shifted from a generic to industry-specific skills for the sake of
competition in the job market.
On the contrary, education, as represented by universities, seems not to be at par. The researcher, as an
academician is one of the lead players in assuring the benefits of higher education learning towards
employability, although admittedly is not readily possible in the context of the classroom environment. It is her
utmost desire to help make improvements in preparing business graduates towards employability after
graduation. The output of this study is a proposed employability indices among business graduates in the
banking industry. Hence, this is the reason why this study was conducted by the researcher.
II. LITERATURE REVIEW
Supported by numerous studies, education is one of the means of investment in the human capital
formation that could ensure economic development and productivity growth for any individual and country
especially developing countries (Almendarez, 2013). In alignment with the objectives of the Philippine
Education Act of 1982, the Philippine government is now subsidizing education and job skills training. This
Act emphasizes training, instilling and fostering required and appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes of
country's manpower for national development to enable each individual to become employable and productive.
Eventually, every university creates their mission statement in consonance with this Act (Janer, Deri, Dio,
Marbella, & Ricafort, 2015).
In complement with this Act, on the other hand, the Department of Labor and Employment or DOLE in
strengthening the employability of graduates (Baldoz, 2010) formulated a Philippine Human Resources
Development (HRD) to strategize the
attainment of better and quality graduates who are employable after college. This strategizing decision comes
after the validation of the outcome of the Evaluation of Graduate Program in the Philippines (EGEP) that
confirmed the weakening of graduates from the business administration and teacher education program all over
the country as substantiated by report of the Commission on Higher Education or CHED (DOLE: Jobs
mismatch, deteriorating education lead CHED to declare moratorium on some courses, 2010).
Way back in 2007, CHED together with DOLE issued Memo Order 17 which promotes and
encourages the participation of universities in Phil-Jobnet System, a web-based job-skills matching system. The
objective of the memorandum is to facilitate the entry of graduates into the workplace. It made used of the
information and communications technology to promote the employability of graduates by linking universities,
graduates, and employers in the labor market. Using the system allows graduates to find fitting jobs and
employers for qualified manpower just in seconds.
Another Memo 23 Series of 2009 issued by CHED mandated the exchange and establishment by
universities of strong academic linkages with business and industry to promote and provide students with
competitive skills and attitudes for employment. Basically, this memorandum set the guidelines for student
internship program in the Philippines for employability purpose.
Employability Concepts and Perspectives
The concept of employability actually started in the United States in 1909 and was first defined by (de
Grip et al, 2004) as the availability of able-bodied workers. Basically, the starting point of employability is
having skills and putting them into practice. However, the exact meaning of employability is up to this time
debatable. Employability as a concept has turned to be unclear because of a lot of related and essential
ingredients added to it as more and more researches are performed. Besides, it is very complicated to
understand, recognize, expand and evaluate employability (Sumanasiri, Yahid, & Khatibi, 2015).
Employability, in reality, is a never-ending process that does not begin or end when a graduate landed
on his entry-level job (de Grip, van Loo, & Sanders, 2004). Measuring employability in the context of finding a
job within six months may be a vague and incorrect indicator of what the graduate has achieved. Often times,
the issue would be whether the graduate is able to apply the skills, knowledge, and understanding coming from
his degree in a graduate-level job he landed. In fact, sometimes, some graduates start to be employed in lower-
level jobs just to deal with financial pressures which are not even accounted in statistics (Pool & Sewell, 2007).
As time passes, several scholars and researchers have defined employability from their points of views.
Most definitions concerns about getting and retaining employment but the approaches are quite different. For
(Harvey, 2010) employability is simply about getting and keeping satisfactory work. Similarly, the
employability definition of (Bhola & Dhanawade, 2013) is essentially the ability of an individual to get and
maintain a job. Employability is having a set of skills, knowledge, understanding and personal attributes that
make individuals more likely to decide on and select occupations in which they can be satisfied and successful
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International Journal of Business Marketing and Management (IJBMM) Page 16
(Pool & Sewell, 2007) to the benefit of themselves, the workforce, the community and the economy (Yorke &
Knight, 2006) . Employability, as defined by (Hillage and Pollard, 1998), is about having the capability to gain
initial employment, maintain employment and obtains new employment if required. (Bhola & Dhanawade,
2013) definition of employability is having the individual capacity, ability, chance, adaptability and competency
to gain employment in their own chosen occupations while satisfying employers.
A lot of studies have been undertaken on graduate employability with different perspectives used such
as the students, academe, and employers. Basically, they are all correct but not so complete because of the
dynamism of the employability concept.
Employability from the standpoint of universities is about molding graduates who are competent and
knowledgeable. This has bearing upon all areas of university life, particularly in the delivery of academic
programs and extra-curricular activities (Dawn, E., 2002). This could be possible by increasing the interactions
between students, faculty, and employers using innovative learning methods. According to (Dawn, E., 2002),
the individual, employability depends upon:
1. knowledge, skills, and attitudes as assets,
2. how these assets are made use of and organized,
3. presentation of assets to potential employers,
4. the context within which the individual works such as labor market, personal circumstances
Employability on the employers' point of view focuses on the graduate employability outcomes or the
application of skills by graduates driven by commercial imperative rather than curriculum which is process
oriented (Barton, Farrell, & Mourshed, 2012). Employability is the tendency of the graduate to show attributes
that employers expect will be essential for the future effective operation of their organization (Harvey, 2010).
Gradually, graduates should be more flexible in reaction to the rising changes being experienced by a lot of
people in their career lives, because of the growth in situations such as temporary contracts, part-time work,
outsourcing and home-based work (Harvey, 2010). In the innovation and commercialization industry, it was
revealed that employability comes from the perspective of organizational fit which is dependent on the
graduates’ knowledge and personal skills that will place a company in a competitive and market advantage
(Collet, Hine, & du Plessis, 2015).
Unlike previous studies mentioned, (Clarke, 2008) made a comprehensive definition of employability
from different points of view in contrast of (McQuaid & Colin, 2005) which for (Clarke, 2008) is problematic.
Managing employability is more significant than just understanding what employability is in order to increase
the opportunities for finding appropriate employment (Clarke, 2008).
“Being Employable” Graduate Challenges in the Labor Market
University effectiveness depends on the quality of the graduates it produces being successful in their
profession. In the past decades, it is the responsibility of universities to equip students with skills that will make
them employable and demanded by employers (Tomlinson, 2012). In this knowledge-based economy, it is vital
to determine and understand which skills are required for employment in order to make the successful transition
of graduates to the labor market. It is best here to recognize the twin crises of a shortage of jobs and a shortage
of skills. This only proves that universities fail to breed graduates with the skills needed by today’s employers
(Barton, Farrell, & Mourshed, 2013). Besides, it is not anymore necessary to have a university degree, however,
experience post a requirement for an entry-level marketing position to be employable as revealed by the study of
(Wellman, 2010).
The times are changing, simultaneous with the requirements and expectations of both graduates and
industry. The job placement profile of graduates keeps on changing due to evolving workplace requirements and
industry demographics arising from new technologies (Frey & Osborne, 2013). Gone are the days that
employable simply are those people looking for work (de Grip, van Loo, & Sanders, 2004). Being employable
refers to having the qualities required to stay employed and advance in the workplace. Several studies had been
performed to identify the preferred skills for graduate employment. In the study conducted by (Collet, Hine, &
du Plessis, 2015), creating employable graduates who are industry-ready should possess necessary skills of
leadership, inter-professional collaborations, systems thinking, information leverage and service orientations
that are inadequately integrated into curriculum and learned only from isolated subjects or co-curricular
activities. It is also important that graduates fit into the company's structures, strategies, and culture (Collet,
Hine, & du Plessis, 2015).
According to (Clarke, 2008) attitude and behavior, individual characteristics and labor market
conditions are all essential inputs to becoming employable more than skills and abilities for the benefit of the
organization and others (Gravells, 2010). Essentially most of the skills required of graduates to be employable
are generic ones that can be applied in almost all jobs and only a few are job-specific skills (Cicekli, 2016).
Generic skills include soft skills like communication, team working and interpersonal. Other generic skills
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include analytical, problem-solving, learning, self-management, numeracy, writing, data analysis, information
technology, decision-making and time management. Yet, for (Bridgstock, R., 2009) in this fast-growing
information and knowledge-intensive economy, being employable is far more than having the generic skills
often attractive to employers. Further, the banking industry study of (Cicekli, 2016) reveals that graduates need
to have analytical thinking, research, computer and communication skills to be employable. The study of
(Wickramangsinghe & Perera, 2010) using three groups of respondents namely employers, lecturers and
students revealed problem-solving, self-confidence and teamwork as basically the skills that are vital these days
to become employable by the industry.
In reality, a gap exists between the entry-level skill-requirements of employers which are perceived to
be ideal and the skills possessed by entry-level graduate job applicants by the time of applying for the first job.
Most of the times, the issue lies in the specific type of graduates that industries want to recruit and the extent to
which universities can serve to generate them (Tomlinson, 2012). This is for the reason that academics are not
comfortable teaching skills that are beyond their specific experience (Barrie, Hughes, & Smith, 2009).
Universities most of the times focus strictly on academically oriented provisions and pedagogy and not
sufficient on applied learning and functional skill (Tomlinson, 2012).
On the other side, employers claim (Rosenberg, Heimler, & Morote, 2012) that the skills they require
from graduates are not communicated to the academe and each industry has its responsibility of training
graduates (Harvey, 2010). This mismatch of the supply and demand for a graduate in employment has resulted
to a variation of employability among university graduates (Sumanasiri, Yahid, & Khatibi, 2015).
Employability Indices Frameworks
There are several frameworks that exist about employability coming from the pioneering work of
Hillage and Pollard in 1998 (McQuaid & Colin, 2005). This first employability framework introduced the
elements of assets, deployment, presentation, and context but fail however to associate each other. In (Cotton,
1993) identified the employability skills that are required by employers as basic skills, higher order thinking
skills, affective skills and traits. (Shariff & Abidn, 2015) presented in their study the Kears’ model which
grouped the generic skills requirements for employability as cognitive, interpersonal, enterprise, innovation and
creativity and work readiness and work habits. The components of the cognitive group are learning, thinking,
analytical capability and problem-solving. While, interpersonal includes items such as communications,
customer service, and understanding of culture. Enterprise, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation are
elements of the enterprise, innovation and creativity group. Those that are included in the work readiness and
work habits are basic skills, technology literacy, business orientation, planning and organizing, and self-
management.
Another alternative model or framework is based on results from capability concept, social and
psychology and ideas from the literature, known also as USEM coming from Understanding, Skills (subject-
specific and generic), Efficacy beliefs (self-theories in general) and Metacognition (Yorke & Knight, 2006).
CareerEDGE is another popular framework by (Pool & Sewell, 2007) which presents a practical and easy
overview of the factors related to employability. This model gives details about the five lower order factors
which are career development, learning, experiences, degree subject knowledge understanding and skills,
generic skills and emotional intelligence. Employability based on the model is obtained through complex
interaction with social concepts such as self-esteem, self-efficacy, and self-confidence. Still, another
employability model that is practical and easy.
According to (Harvey, 2010) universities need to provide employability opportunities such as self-
presentation and lifelong learning. On the other hand, the study of (Wellman, 2010) presented the interaction of
knowledge, skills and personal attributes together with policies, strategies, systems, and resources as some
elements for employability improvement. The idea of RAW that made use of Rewarding, Ability, and
Willingness is a much simple and clear view of employability (Barrie, Hughes, & Smith, 2009).
In an exploratory study conducted by (Finch, Hamilton, Baldwin, & Zehner, 2013), they are able to
identify seventeen (17) employability factors which they clustered into five categories which are soft skills,
problem-solving skills, functional skills, pre-graduate experience and academic reputation. They believed that
their findings can be of great contribution to enhancing the employability of new graduates which must be given
attention by academicians and researchers in order to reflect on the practices and preferences of employers in the
hiring and selection process.
Those above frameworks contain various indices that employers required of new graduates in seeking
employment. Just like how stocks indices work, an employability index can be used as a benchmark of an
industry’s employability. This benchmark would prove that employability is not only advantageous to an
employee but also to the employer. Further, an employability index makes the labor market more transparent for
employees for knowing his career development opportunities. (de Grip, van Loo, & Sanders, 2004) made a
characterization of the employability workforce in several industries.
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In reality, there are several studies about employability on the perspective of employers or what
employers need from new graduates. Most studies focus on generic skills which could be applied in almost all
industries, only a few are job-specific such as accounting (Jackling & De Lange, 2009) and research skills in
operations management, modeling, statistics and programming (Sodhi, Son, & Tang, 2008). A few studies
concentrate on the banking industry (Adebakin, Ajadi, & Subair, 2015; Cicekli, 2015; Ahmad, Mawar, &
Ripain, 2017)) or just even include banking among several industries. Therefore, there is really a gap that exists
on what employability indices are required of business graduates from employers in the banking industry.
III. CONCEPTUAL MODEL AND HYPOTHESES
The conceptual framework suggested that a good combination of employability indices such as reading
skills, math skills, communication skills, computer application, decision making, work ethics and personality
among business graduates will significant to banks whether they are universal, commercial or thrift banks. The
employability indices were taken from the standard industry-based credential created by National Occupational
Competency Testing Institute or NOCTI that assesses job readiness among students (Employability Assessment
Blueprint: 21st Century Skills for Workplace Success, 2016).
The final output is the set of common employability indices among business graduates in the said
industry as shown in Figure 1.
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
Figure 1 Conceptual Paradigm on Employability Indices among Business Graduates in the Banking Industry
Null Hypothesis
There are no significant commonalities and differences in the assessment of respondents in the banking industry
on employability indices.
IV. METHODOLOGY
This study utilized the descriptive-survey method of research in an attempt to find out the significant
employability indices in the banking industry among business graduates for a proposed model. The target
respondents who are HR directors and bank managers came from banks which are composed of universal,
commercial and thrift banks situated in the National Capital Region (NCR). The researcher made use of a Web-
based survey which utilized a different sampling method compared to the traditional approaches. For this
particular study, the researcher sent emails directly from Google Docs and attached the link of the survey in
Facebook Messenger, known as survey using harvested emails.
The researcher made use of the primary data sources particularly the self-administered survey
questionnaire and the key informant interview. The answers for the questions raised in this study were solicited
using the fixed alternative type. On the other hand, key informant interview was utilized and a structured
interview instrument was written by the researcher. Both the survey questionnaire and the structured interview
instruments were created employing Google forms. Likewise the researcher also exploited secondary sources of
data like books, articles from journals, directives and memoranda, and online review and abstracts. The
researcher made use of Cronbach’s alpha for the validation of the instrument.
Employability Indices Cronbach’s Alpha Values Internal Consistency
Interpretation
Reading Skills 0.9375 Excellent
Math Skills 0.8833 Good
Communication Skills 0.9691 Excellent
Computer Applications 0.8565 Good
Decision-making Skills 0.9721 Excellent
Employability Indices
1. Reading skills
2. Math skills
3. Communication skills
4. Computer Application
5. Decision making
6. Work ethics
7. Personality
1. Identify significant
employability indices
2. Find out significant
commonalities and
differences in
respondents’ assessment
Common Employability
Indices among Business
Graduates in the Banking
Industry
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Work Ethics 0.9898 Excellent
Personality 0.9577 Excellent
Table 1 Cronbach’s Alpha and Employability Indices of Business Graduates
The Table 1 above revealed that all employability indices are greater than the alpha value of 0.7. This
means that the items in the test are highly correlated and consistent. Therefore, it could be interpreted that all
items in the survey instrument are able to measure employability indices among business graduates in the
banking industry.
The survey instrument adapted the standard industry-based credential created by the National
Occupational Competency Testing Institute or NOCTI that assesses job-readiness among students
(Employability Assessment Blueprint: 21st Century Skills for Workplace Success, 2016). However, the
researcher made several revisions on the adapted instrument by reducing the number of variables from the
original sixteen (16) indices to only seven (7). The items from the other categories were taken from some
groups and were added to the other grouping.
The self-administered survey questionnaire consisted of two parts. The first part is the employability
indices which made use of the 5-point Likert scale on significance of these indices for banks in hiring business
graduates. The last part consisted of just the questions on the type of bank where the respondent is working and
the position currently handling. A total of 70 questions where created which is answerable for six (6) to seven
(7) minutes. All questions were made required by the researcher to ensure a 100% instrument with complete
answers. On the other hand, the structured interview was developed by the researcher having eleven questions
that provided for long answers.
After the retrieval of the questionnaires from the weblink, the researcher tabulated and treated the raw
data obtained from the survey through Minitab 18 software to get a scientific analysis and interpretation of
results. In this study there were four (4) statistical treatments done which consisted of the Weighted Mean and
Median, Spearman Rho, Chi-square and Kruskal Wallis.
V. RESULTS
The study was to establish significant employability indices among business graduates in the banking
industry. It sought to identify the significant commonalities and differences in the respondent’s assessment.
Here are the results of this study as presented below.
1. Employability indices that are significant for business graduates are the following:
a. Apply understanding of the material to job tasks and Interpret and comprehend technical and general
interest in written material are Extremely Significant as Reading skills.
Factors in Reading Skills Rank Mean Median Interpretation
Apply understanding of the material to job
tasks
1 4.6000 5.000 Extremely Significant
Interpret and comprehend technical and
general interest in written material
2 4.3667 5.000 Extremely Significant
Table 2 Reading Skills Indices Significant to Banks
b. Perform math operations using whole numbers, fractions and percentages, Use mathematical reasoning to
solve word problems and interpret graphics, Use statistics (mean, mode, media, standard deviation) to
monitor processes and quality performance and Use algebra-based formulas are Highly Significant as Math
Skills.
Factors in Math Skills Rank Mean Median Interpretation
Perform math operations using whole numbers,
fractions and percentages
Use mathematical reasoning to solve word problems
and interpret graphics
1 3.833 4.000 Highly Significant
Use statistics (mean, mode, media, standard
deviation) to monitor processes and quality
performance
2 3.767 4.000 Highly Significant
Use algebra-based formulas 3 3.067 4.000 Highly Significant
Table 3 Math Skills Indices Significant to Banks
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c. Use effective communication skills, Use effective communication skills, Engage in conversations with
coworkers, supervisors and clients, Gather information, Participate in group or team discussion, Give and
respond to oral reports or presentations, Determine purpose and audience, Plan the format/layout, Write a
first draft and Edit and revise to ensure document is complete, clear, concise, correct, courteous and
coherent are all Extremely Significant as Communication skills.
Factors in Communication Skills Rank Mean Median Interpretation
Use effective communication skills 1 4.733 5.000 Extremely Significant
Engage in conversations with coworkers,
supervisors and clients
2 4.700 5.000 Extremely Significant
Gather information 3 4.633 5.000 Extremely Significant
Participate in group or team discussion 4 4.600 5.000 Extremely Significant
Give and respond to oral reports or presentations 5 4.567 5.000 Extremely Significant
Determine purpose and audience 6 4.500 5.000 Extremely Significant
Plan the format/layout
Write a first draft
Edit and revise to ensure document is complete,
clear, concise, correct, courteous and coherent
7 4.400 5.000 Extremely Significant
Table 4 Communication Skills Indices Significant to Banks
d. Both Utilize word processing, spreadsheet and database software and Use social media appropriately and
effectively in personal and professional situations are Extremely Significant; while Transfer the operating
principles of one application to another similar applications and Use the knowledge of computer logic,
operating systems and basic trouble shooting techniques are Highly Significant as Computer applications.
Factors in Computer Applications Rank Mean Median Interpretation
Utilize word processing, spreadsheet and database
software
1 4.400 5.000 Extremely Significant
Use social media appropriately and effectively in
personal and professional situations
2 4.133 4.000 Extremely Significant
Transfer the operating principles of one
application to another similar applications
3 3.933 4.000 Highly Significant
Use the knowledge of computer logic, operating
systems and basic trouble shooting techniques
4 3.833 4.000 Highly Significant
Table 5 Computer Applications Indices Significant to Banks
e. For Decision-making, Identify the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur, List the advantages and
disadvantages of being an entrepreneur and Identify the aspects of owning and starting up a small business
are Highly Significant; While all the rest are Extremely Significant which consisted of Apply previous
learning to situations where problems must be solved or decision made quickly, Identify the company’s
mission and the individual employee’s contribution to that mission, Interpret organizational policies and
procedures, Test solutions or decisions to determine effects or to identify related problems, Identify how the
company functions within the broad world of business, industry and service, Use established methods of
problem-solving and decision-making in individual and group setting, Differentiate among types of
problems (technical, human relations, ethical), Explain the necessity and benefits/disadvantages of
organizational change, Evaluate savings and investment options to meet short and long term goals, Analyze
the costs and benefits of various types of credit and debit, Identify and evaluate types of risk and insurance,
Calculate, track, and evaluate income and spending and Explain basic economic concepts.
Factors in Decision Making Rank Mean Median Interpretation
Apply previous learning to situations
where problems must be solved or
decision made quickly
Identify the company’s mission and the
individual employee’s contribution to
that mission
1 4.567 5.000 Extremely Significant
Interpret organizational policies and
procedures
2 4.533 5.000 Extremely Significant
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Test solutions or decisions to
determine effects or to identify related
problems
Identify how the company functions
within the broad world of business,
industry and service
3 4.467 5.000 Extremely Significant
Use established methods of problem-
solving and decision-making in
individual and group setting
4 4.433 5.000 Extremely Significant
Differentiate among types of problems
(technical, human relations, ethical)
Explain the necessity and
benefits/disadvantages of
organizational change
5 4.367 4.500 Extremely Significant
Evaluate savings and investment
options to meet short and long term
goals
Analyze the costs and benefits of
various types of credit and debit
6 4.300 5.000 Extremely Significant
Identify and evaluate types of risk and
insurance
7 4.200 4.500 Extremely Significant
Calculate, track, and evaluate income
and spending
8 4.133 4.000 Extremely Significant
Explain basic economic concepts 9 4.067 4.000 Extremely Significant
Identify the characteristics of a
successful entrepreneur
10 3.900 4.000 Highly Significant
List the advantages and disadvantages
of being an entrepreneur
11 3.767 4.000 Highly Significant
Identify the aspects of owning and
starting up a small business
12 3.533 4.000 Highly Significant
Table 6 Decision-making Indices Significant to Banks
f. For the Work ethics, all factors are Extremely Significant which are Exhibit professional practices,
Cooperate in a pleasant and polite manner with clients, co-workers and supervisors, Exhibit interest in
making the organization more effective and productive, Limit tardiness, early departures, and absences to
legitimate and essential occasions, Exhibit responsibility, Exhibit flexibility and adaptability, Exhibit
willingness to learn, Explain the importance of teamwork to the overall operation of the business, Take
directions willingly, Work without constant supervision, Recognize others for their contributions, Find
tasks to perform on one’s own, Let others know what is needed to get the job done, Attend team meetings,
focus on the topic/purpose, offer facts and ideas and help others to contribute, Look for ways to help others,
Provide clear documentation of assignments, goals and timeliness, Maintain work standards in the midst of
change, Call in to notify the supervisor of unanticipated absences, Explain basic legal and fiduciary
obligations and Negotiate anticipated absences according to company policy.
Factors in Work Ethics Rank Mean Median Interpretation
Exhibit professional practices 1 4.800 5.000 Extremely Significant
Cooperate in a pleasant and polite manner with
clients, co-workers and supervisors
Exhibit interest in making the organization more
effective and productive
Limit tardiness, early departures, and absences
to legitimate and essential occasions
2 4.767 Extremely Significant
Exhibit responsibility
Exhibit flexibility and adaptability
Exhibit willingness to learn
Explain the importance of teamwork to the
overall operation of the business
3 4.733 5.000 Extremely Significant
Take directions willingly 4 4.700 5.000 Extremely Significant
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Work without constant supervision
Recognize others for their contributions 5 4.667 5.000 Extremely Significant
Find tasks to perform on one’s own
Let others know what is needed to get the job
done
6 4.633 5.000 Extremely Significant
Attend team meetings, focus on the
topic/purpose, offer facts and ideas and help
others to contribute
Look for ways to help others
Provide clear documentation of assignments,
goals and timeliness
7 4.600 5.000 Extremely Significant
Maintain work standards in the midst of change
Call in to notify the supervisor of unanticipated
absences
8 4.567 5.000 Extremely Significant
Explain basic legal and fiduciary obligations 9 4.467 4.000 Extremely Significant
Negotiate anticipated absences according to
company policy
10 4.267 5.000 Extremely Significant
Table 7 Work Ethics Indices Significant to Banks
g. Personality are Extremely Significant which included Exhibit a neat appearance, Identify ways in which the
individual employee represents the organization, Exhibit elements required in professional settings, Identify
healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and Identify ways to reduce
or prevent injuries and illness.
Factors in Personality Rank Mean Median Interpretation
Exhibit a neat appearance 1 4.800 5.000 Extremely Significant
Identify ways in which the individual
employee represents the organization
2 4.633 5.000 Extremely Significant
Exhibit elements required in professional
settings
Identify healthy practices and behaviors that
will maintain or improve the health of self
3 4.600 5.000 Extremely Significant
Identify ways to reduce or prevent injuries
and illness
4 4.467 5.000 Extremely Significant
Table 8 Personality Indices Significant to Banks
2. Commonalities and differences in respondents’ assessment consisted of:
a. Employability indices of Math skills, Decision-making, and Work ethics are statistically different among
universal, commercial and thrift banks.
b. While employability indices of Reading skills, Communication skills, Computer applications and
Personality are statistically equal or common among universal, commercial and thrift banks.
Employability
Indices
Types of Banks Commonalities/
Differences
Reading Skills Universal
Commercial
Thrift
All the group medians are equal.
Math Skills Universal
Commercial
Thrift
Not all the group medians are equal.
Communication
Skills
Universal
Commercial
Thrift
All the group medians are equal.
Computer
Applications
Universal
Commercial
Thrift
All the group medians are equal.
Decision-making Universal
Commercial
Not all the group medians are equal.
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Thrift
Work Ethics Universal
Commercial
Thrift
Not all the group medians are equal.
Personality Universal
Commercial
Thrift
All the group medians are equal.
Table 9 Comparative Commonalities/Differences among Banks
3. Majority of the respondents came from universal banks. Most of them are bank managers.
Demographics Frequency Percentage
A. Types of Bank (N) (%)
1. Universal 16 53.3
2. Commercial 7 23.3
3. Thrift 7 23.3
B. Position in the Bank
1. Human Resource Director 3 10.0
2. Bank Manager 27 90.0
Table 10 Profile of the Respondents
VI. DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
Based on the study, employability indices that are extremely significant for business graduates
consisted of reading skills, communications skills, work ethics and personality factors. While, math skills,
computer applications and decision making factors included both extremely significant and highly significant.
Employability on the employers' point of view focuses on the graduate employability outcomes or the
application of skills by graduates (Barton, Farrell, & Mourshed, 2012). Banks are commercial companies that
require the application of the reading skills needed for easy transactions. Cultivating the habit of reading is
beneficial to banks, especially when their employees try to gain financial literacy and become better investors.
Investment requires plenty of reading, understanding and digesting the information given. For most college
students, reading most tertiary textbooks needs deliberate effort, is time consuming, and is not the most
enjoyable activity. The university as an institution of learning, may use different types of motivation in order to
encourage students to form the habit of reading in preparation for employability.
Statistics and probability is possibly the most essential part of mathematics that everyone in the
banking industry must be well-versed of. Bank personnel constantly deal with numbers every day. A
fundamental knowledge of statistics helps in understanding numbers for the purpose of one’s own functionality
and to explain convincingly so that non-bank professionals can relate.
Analyzing problems and thinking reasonably for the growth of the bank and organization is extremely
indispensable for a bank job. Forecasting market trends and event-based fluctuations are ordinary in the banking
sector. Continuing to keep an eye on such events and using analytical skills will unquestionably facilitate growth
for the bank. Even if a business graduate applicant does not have a natural talent for numbers, there is a
requirement to have definite basic background in mathematics and analytical ability.
For the banking industry, the study of (Cicekli, 2016) reveals that graduates need to have analytical
thinking, research, computer and communication skills to be employable. Essentially most of the skills required
of graduates to be employable are generic ones that can be applied in almost all jobs and only a few are job-
specific skills (Cicekli, 2016). Generic skills include soft skills like communication, team working and
interpersonal. (Shariff & Abidn, 2015) presented in their study the Kears’ model which grouped the generic
skills requirements for employability as cognitive, interpersonal, enterprise, innovation and creativity and work
readiness and work habits. Interpersonal includes items such as communications, customer service, and
understanding of culture.
Technological innovations in the earlier period have modernized both investment and retail banking.
The grow of Internet and mobile banking made permissible customers to do their banking at home or on-the-go,
without having step into their bank branch.
Being in harmony in this environment means that successful banking professionals are technologically
knowledgeable, and accustomed with rising technological advancements that can shape banking. A bank can
only put into practice the newest technology with strong in-house expertise, and technology-literate staff who
are a big ingredient of that progress.
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Nothing in today’s banking services industry is black and white. Continuous change, coupled with too
much customer expectations, has formed a workplace environment where the most valuable team members are
those who can think on their feet, formulate quick decisions, and feel empowered to perform.
A big fraction of investment banking consists of corporate restructuring, taking companies public and
funding new businesses, discovering business opportunities in innovative and remarkable areas is one of the
primary requirements of the job. It may entail helping a business put up from scratch by means of funding a
team of enthusiasts, or identifying expansion or mergers opportunities in existing businesses. Being short of
entrepreneurial skills will place boundary on such business identifying prospective.
Customers’ trust is particularly important in banks. Banks should be transparent, more honest and
more reliable. In a banking sector, where customers have of necessity to put some degree of trust in the behavior
and competence of those they are dealing with, it is expected that those providing the service to act
professionally.
A strong, sustainable and competitive banking sector needs effective regulation and compliance; but it
also needs something more. It requires companies or more precisely, people within companies who have their
customers’ interests at heart, and who within this ethical agenda have the ability, independence and confidence
to implement judgment when confronted with situations that are not easy. It needs a culture in which knowledge
and experience are valued, challenge and feedback are expected, and mistakes are recognized, remedied and
learned from; a culture, in short, in which professionalism is the norm.
According to (Clarke, 2008) attitude and behavior, individual characteristics and labor market
conditions are all essential inputs to becoming employable more than skills and abilities for the benefit of the
organization and others (Gravells, 2010). The result of this study confirmed these previous studies of (Clarke,
2008; Gravells, 2010) that more than skills and abilities, becoming employable requires attitude and behavior
for the sake of the company.
Bank employee’s attire, grooming and personal cleanliness standards all contribute to that
representation and may even affect the morale of co-bankers. Bankers’ job is to give customers confidence that
they can manage the financial affairs of customers with professional efficiency and proficiency. The physical
appearance should inform them that an individual banker displays firmness, common sense, flawless character,
and outstanding judgment. Hence, during business hours, bankers are expected to present a clean, neat, tasteful
and professional appearance. Bankers should turn up at work prepared and at all times dress and groom based on
the requirements of their positions and accepted bank standards.
However, (Cicekli, 2016) mentioned of generic skills as important for employability which include
analytical, problem-solving, learning, self-management, numeracy, writing, data analysis, information
technology, decision-making and time management. Yet, for (Bridgstock, R., 2009) in this fast-growing
information and knowledge-intensive economy, being employable is far more than having the generic skills
often attractive to employers. Further, the banking industry study of (Cicekli, 2016) reveals that graduates need
to have analytical thinking, research, computer and communication skills to be employable. Here in this study it
affirmed that reading skills, communications skills, computer applications and personality are equally and
commonly required among banks.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Together with partner industries, devise a competency-based module with the inclusion of proper
guidelines for the on-the-job training (OJT) of business students that would enhance Reading Skills,
Communication skills, Computer application, Decision-making, Work ethics and Personality and submit it
to the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines for review and possible implementation.
2. In preparation for their future careers, enhanced work ethics and personality of business students by
embedding these topics in the objectives of different curriculum as the academe must be responsible in
preparing the business learners towards employability.
3. The banking industry may take the lead in cooperation with the Philippine government on competency
improvement to fill some employability gaps towards creating a strong and sustainable pool of workforce at
the same time helping the economy grow.
4. Selection of a larger sample that cuts across all places in the Philippines and segment business graduates
according to courses. This will provide better insights into the employability of business graduates that are
about to enter the Philippine job market. This will promote a generalized result to the greater population. In
turn, the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines could be informed of the outcome that may
help in curriculum updating.
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