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Student perceptions of skills and employability.

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| March 22, 2004 | Hindmarch, Mark; Warren, Hannah; Johnson, Mark | COPYRIGHT 2004 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

There have been a number of studies into skills gaps and shortages and industry perceptions of graduate skills. Many of these studies have suggested that problems with graduate skills can be ameliorated by the increased use of placement schemes and closer contacts between industry and higher education. One aspect that is frequently omitted from these studies is students' attitudes toward, and perceptions of, the skills needed for success and the value of work placements to future career prospects. The Digital Media Network surveyed 215 students on thirteen digital media courses in three universities in the northeast of England to ascertain students' ...

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