Graduate selection practices in two regions of Portugal: ideal curriculum and valued competencies
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This study analyses graduate selection strategies by private, public and third-sector employers from two regions of Portugal, one in the north and one in the south. The aim of the investigation was to identify the most common graduate selection strategies used by employers in each of the three sectors and the factors involved in the selection process. The data for the study were collected from 19 semi-structured interviews with employers, with content analysis and inductive reasoning used to identify emergent patterns of meaning. The results revealed that the most common selection strategies were: 1. CV analysis, to preselect candidates with a clear, succinct CV who meet the minimum academic and professional requirements; and 2. interviews, to assess key skills and to check if the candidate’s values match those of the organisation. The study also revealed a correlation between employability and individual responsibility, and the high value placed by employers on key skills. Finally, the results showed raised expectations on the part of employers regarding the role of higher education institutions in promoting student employability.
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