Understanding Undergraduate Self-Perception Of Employability: A Study Of Vietnam National University Student

Abstract

Even with the possibility of discrepancies between acquired credentials and professional requirements, the field of employment options continues to be the most common area heavily impacted by higher education. Since there is controversy regarding the essence and scope of employability, evaluating the efficacy of educational institutions in reducing the barriers to employment experienced by students and graduates remains challenging. The research’s main aim is to contribute a thorough insight of the variables influencing undergraduate students' opinions of their employability. More than 400 undergraduate students from the Vietnam National University area participated in the study, which used a customized questionnaire and a quantitative methodology as its main data collection tools. The model is applied through multiple regression analysis and descriptive analysis to the qualified data set of 386 respondents. The resulted model distinguishes the self-perceived employability construct, which includes seven key components: skills, market-value capital, academic performance, social capital, psychological capital, career guidance, and career self management. This multimodal approach fosters a deeper understanding of how the development of employability pathways improves students' job prospects by providing nuanced insights into the complex network of employability. Employability programs can be more effectively assessed and customized to fulfill the demands of individual participants when stakeholders, such as the Vietnamese government, academic institutions, and organizations, see employability within the framework of a comprehensive approach. Ultimately, this approach will facilitate undergraduate students' smoother transition into the workforce and promote their long-term career success.