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Global Employability Framework Is A Must To Build A Skilled, Global Workforce
Lack of a common framework for defining employability creates a conundrum not only for students searching for these jobs
Almost 60% of new entry-level hires do not work out as expected once they join the company
At a university level, faculty need to make a shift from giving lectures, a one-way communication method to become facilitators for self-discovery
According to studies conducted across various sectors in India, a majority of recruiters do not deem most graduates as employable. As the nation grapples with an economic slowdown and employment crunch in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is incumbent upon us to introspect on the reasons.
Upon further questioning, it was found that recruiters had contrasting definitions of an employable candidate. While some preferred a self-sufficient employee requiring minimal supervision, others looked for tenacity and ambition. Still, others search for multitaskers or polyglots.
However, while these definitions indicate certain attributes of a candidate’s personality, they fail to identify and actually define what recruiters need. This lack of a common framework for defining employability creates a conundrum not only for students searching for these jobs but also for educational institutions around the world that are expected to create employable graduates.
Another gaping issue is the flawed system used in the hiring of candidates. More often than not, companies delegate the responsibilities of a recruitment firm to junior-level employees, who are left with a large number of resumes to sift through as well as interview potential candidates. These interviews mostly comprise of some standard questions, with the candidate doling out pre-rehearsed answers.
Since most colleges prepare their students to clear such interviews, the true employability of a candidate may not be determined until after they are hired. It is no wonder that almost 60% of new entry-level hires do not work out as expected once they join the company.
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