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Graduate employability in Malta Key findings from the research of the National Team of Bologna Experts Christine Scholz, Commission Officer, NCFHE Karl Mintoff, Programme Officer, EUPA

Main Research Study • Analysis as case studies by National Team of Bologna Experts • Professor Lauri – University of Malta • Mr. Maione – MCAST • Mr. Mamo – ITS • Dr. Gialanze – Private HEIs and employers’ feedback • Mr. Bugeja – student feedback • Administrative and research support by EUPA and NCFHE

Background National Team of Bologna Experts work programme 2011-2013 focused on the theme of Employability:  Are graduates prepared for their jobs?  Which knowledge, skills and competences were most relevant?  Did their higher education deliver on these?  What aspects do graduates value most in a job?  Is changing jobs a common practice?  What are the main reasons for changing jobs?

Target group • Graduates of higher education • (MQF level 5 or higher) • Completed their programme in 2011 or 2012 • Employers / employers organisations

Research method Data collection based on online surveys (February – April 2013) Institution Total target population Responses collected University of Malta 6,136 156 MCAST 1,136 103 ITS 44 9 Private HEIs Not known 18 Employers Not known 54

MAIN FINDINGS

Prepared for the labour market? Graduates : 18.5% Employers : 14.3% Graduates : 50.0% Employers : 21.4%

Which skills are important? Graduates Theory Employers Practice • Teamwork (92.9%) • Teamwork (83.4%) • Autonomy (83.3%) • Subject knowledge (78.1%) • Leadership (83.3%) • Multi-discipl. knowledge (75.8%) versus • Subject knowledge (81.0%) • Evaluate & update skills (72.5%) • Evaluate & update skills (81.0%) • Communication Skills (72.5%)

Which skills are delivered? Graduates Employers • Level of qualification (69.0%) • Teamwork (83.4%) • Teamwork (54.8%) • Subject knowledge (74.3%) • HEI’s reputation (50.0%) • Multi-discipl. knowledge (74.3%) • Research skills (35.7%) • Level of qualification (74.0%) • Autonomy (33.3%) • Argumentation Skills (72.5%)

Vital aspects in a job Intermediate Graduates Employers Long-term goals plans • Parental leave (81.0%) • Job satisfaction (96.2%) • International experience (81.0%) • Career development (94.1%) • Sabbaticals (73.8%) • Financial benefits (79.7%) versus • Financial benefits (71.4%) • Relevant to studies (79.7%) • Relevant to studies (64.3%) • High salary (77.6%)

Reasons for changing jobs

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