دانلود کتاب Employability in Context: Labour Market Needs, Skills Gaps and Graduate Employability Development in Regional Vietnam

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Acknowledgements
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
1: Higher Education, Graduate Employability and Labour Market
Introduction
Graduate Employability and Employment Outcomes
Labour Market and Employer Expectations
Graduate Employability Development in Higher Education
The Framework for Conceptualising Graduate Employability
Focus of the Book
Structure of the Book
References
2: Labour Market Demands, Graduate Employability and Employment Outcomes in Vietnam
Introduction
Graduate Employability and Employment Outcomes in Vietnam
Graduate Employability Development in Vietnam
Roles and Responsibilities of Key Stakeholders
Focus of Graduate Employability Development
Opportunities for Vietnamese Graduates
Employment Opportunities Brought About by an Emerging and Globally Integrated Economy
Employment Opportunities Brought About by Government Policies and Initiatives
The Northern Mountainous Region of Vietnam
Overview of the Region
Education in the Northern Mountainous Region
Employment in Northern Mountainous Region
Conclusion
References
3: Vietnamese Government’s View on Graduate Employability
Introduction
Selection and Analysis of Strategies, Policies and Initiatives Related to Graduate Employability Development
Graduate Employability Development Viewed in National Policies on Socio-Economic Development
Graduate Employability Development as a Key Dimension of Educational Reforms
Enhancing Graduate Employability Through Changes to Laws on General Education
Strengthening Vocational Education and Training
Reforming Higher Education
Strengthening Career Counselling and Employment Services
Selected Initiatives to Enhance Graduate Employability
National Foreign Language Project 2020
Supporting Student Entrepreneurship Towards 2025
Conclusion
References
4: Employers’ Expectations on Graduate Employability in Vietnam
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Discussion of Findings
Employability Skills (Fig. 4.1)
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
Teamwork Skills
Self-Learning and Continuous Learning
Problem-Solving, Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills
Skills to Initiate and Organise Activities
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Foreign Language and Minority Language Skills
Information Technology (IT) Skills
Knowledge
Subject-Relevant Knowledge
Practical Knowledge
Local Knowledge
Cross/Intercultural Knowledge
Knowledge About the Law, Regulations and Policies
Personal Attributes
Respect
Modesty and Self-Awareness
Empathy
Commitment
Adaptability and Flexibility
Ability to Cope with Pressure and Resilience
Responsibility and Punctuality
Discussion and Conclusion
References
5: Employers’ Approaches to Assessing Graduate Employability
Introduction
Selection Tools and Criteria
Selection Approaches
Graduate Recruitment Practices in Vietnam
The Study
Formal Recruitment
Planning
Job Advertisement
Receiving Applications
Profile Screening
Interviews
Tests
Real-Life Tasks
Probation
Informal Recruitment
Direct Selection
Conclusion
References
6: Graduates’ Perspectives on Employability in Vietnam
Introduction
Employability Skills and the Labour Market
Employability Development
Methodology
Findings
Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
Language Skills
IT Skills
Self-Learning and Continuous Learning
Knowledge
Subject-Relevant Knowledge
Practical Knowledge
Local Knowledge
Attributes
Commitment
Discipline
Discussion and Conclusion
References
7: University Perspectives on Graduate Employability in Vietnam
Introduction
Research Design
Findings and Discussion
University Academics and Leaders’ Perceptions of Important Employability Skills, Knowledge and Attributes of New Graduates, Compared to Employers’ Requirements
Conclusion
References
8: Graduate Employability Development from University Perspectives
Introduction
Universities’ Implemented Strategies to Enhance Graduate Employability
Challenges Encountered by Universities in Graduate Employability Development
Conclusion
References
9: Labour Market Needs, Skills Gaps and Employability Development: The Way Forward
Introduction
Key Findings
Recommendations
Recommendation 1: Curriculum Reform to Enhance Graduate Employability
Recommendation 2: Enhancement of Work-Integrated Learning and Professional Experience
Recommendation 3: Coherent, Coordinated and Holistic Whole-Institution Approach to Developing Graduate Employability
Recommendation 4: Establishment of Employability Development and Career Support Services
Recommendation 5: Provide Support for Students to Develop Their Professional Portfolio from the First Year and Throughout Their Undergraduate Study
Recommendation 6: Targeted Professional Learning for Staff to Enhance Graduate Employability
Recommendations 7: Ensure More Shared Understandings and Collaboration Among Related Stakeholders
Concluding Remarks
References
Index