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ERIC Number: EJ1175962
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-2200-2359
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Exploring PASS Leadership beyond Graduation
Chilvers, Lucy; Waghorne, Joseph
Journal of Peer Learning, v11 Article 2 p5-26 2018
Developing University graduates' employability is of increasing strategic institutional focus in the UK. Existing research evidences the role of Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) in supporting students to develop personal, professional and employability skills. This research explores the impact of the PASS Leader role on graduates' job application experiences, their employability and effectiveness in their current roles. PASS Leader graduate survey (n = 62) and interview (n = 12) findings demonstrated participants referred to their PASS Leader Role significantly on their CVs, application forms and in job interviews. Respondents said that PASS Leadership, aided by reflection, enabled them to clearly evidence their development of employability skills, which they perceived as enabling them to stand out from other job candidates. Interview participants explained their PASS Leadership informed their development of a range of employability skills and attributes, including communication, confidence, teamwork, facilitation and leadership. PASS Leadership was regarded as addressing gaps in their course curriculum for developing skills they perceived as important for their current roles, highlighting the value of co and extra-curricular programmes, such as PASS.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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