Alumni Perceptions of Workforce Readiness

Autor/inn/en	Landrum, R. Eric; Hettich, Paul I.; Wilner, Abby
Titel	Alumni Perceptions of Workforce Readiness
Quelle	In: Teaching of Psychology, 37 (2010) 2, S.97-106 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0098-6283
Schlagwörter	Employment Potential; Alumni; Education Work Relationship; Attitude Change; Self Evaluation (Individuals); Gender Differences; Program Improvement; Psychology; Graduate Surveys; Vocational Followup; Readiness; College Programs; Idaho; Adjective Check List + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Arbeitsmarktbezogene Qualifikation; Beschäftigungsfähigkeit; Attitudinal change; Einstellungsänderung; Geschlechterkonflikt; Psychologie; Studienprogramm
Abstract	We surveyed psychology alumni (N = 78) about (a) their preparedness and competency on 54 areas of workforce readiness, (b) changes since graduation on 33 adjectives describing emotional states and personality qualities, and (c) suggestions for universities about how to provide opportunities that enhance workforce success. Among the highest rated qualities expected in the workplace were self-discipline and responsibility, and among the greatest changes in emotional qualities were increased confidence, independence, and maturity. Respondents also provided revealing open-ended suggestions for improving workplace readiness and success. We discuss these results in light of recent, national attention to workforce readiness, the American Psychological Association's (APA) "Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major" (APA, 2007), and future steps for psychology educators to help current students make the transition to successful alumni. (Contains 1 note and 3 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10