Individuals graduating out of college lack basic essential employability skills

Updated on: Friday, February 08, 2013

In the present educational scenario, several studies have proved that scores of individuals graduating out of college lack basic essential employability skills. Various forums attribute diverse reasons towards dearth in these highly essential skills apart from knowledge and certification.

To facilitate novice students, we provide an overview about the various abilities that needs to be developed as many students are not aware of the skill sets involved to stand a good chance to grasp an employment opportunity.

Communication, Numerical, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Information Management, Interpersonal and Personal are the six highly essential employability skill sets to gain entry into top companies.
Communication skill comprises of other areas such as reading, writing, speaking, listening, presentation and visual literacy.

Its is highly important for any job aspirant to communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. Apart from that the aspirant needs posses the ability respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

Numerical skill consists of the skill to understand and apply mathematical concepts, and reasoning. Furthermore, analyze and use numerical data and to conceptualize.

Every aspirant needs to execute mathematical operations accurately.

CRITICAL THINKING & PROBLEM SOLVING ability involves analyze, synthesis, Evaluate, make decisions, and the ability to think creatively.

Every job seeker should be able to solve problems through a systematic approach and use variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
The ability of INFORMATION MANAGEMENT involves gathering and managing information; use of appropriate tools and technology for a task or a project; literacy in computers and Internet skills.

Job contenders should be able to locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems; analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

INTERPERSONAL skill encompasses the capacity to work in a team, manage relationship, resolve conflicts, leadership and network effectively.

In the sphere of interpersonal skill, job seekers should show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others. In addition, interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

PERSONAL skill involves managing self, manage change and be flexible and adaptable, engage in reflective practices.
Furthermore, should be able to manage time and other resources to complete projects and take responsibility for oneâ€™s own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Diverse jobs may require few of the above-mentioned skills, however most top positions would require all the skills mentioned. Developing basic essential skills is not an overnight affair, but needs to be nurtured right from early childhood.

So, college students need not lose hope that they were deprived at early schooling stage, but can start right away without losing any time to develop the required skills.

Individuals graduating out of college lack basic essential employability skills

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