Prepared to Perform? Employers Rate Work Force Readiness of New Grads.

Gardner, Philip D.; Liu, Wen-Ying

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ERIC Number: EJ551777

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Prepared to Perform? Employers Rate Work Force Readiness of New Grads.

Gardner, Philip D.; Liu, Wen-Ying

Journal of Career Planning & Employment, v57 n3 p32-35,52-56 Spr 1997

Describes a survey that compares entry-level job requirements to on-the-job performances of new hires. Looks at ways employers define job requirements, important skills for new hires, and compares performance requirements to preparedness. Reviews problems employers see in preparedness and ways schools can address these problems. (RJM)

Descriptors: Business Skills, College Graduates, Employer Attitudes, Employment Potential, Employment Qualifications, Entry Workers, Job Skills, Performance Factors

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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