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Employability: review and research prospects

verfasst von: Laure Guilbert, Jean-Luc Bernaud, Brice Gouvernet, Jérôme Rossier

Erschienen in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance | Ausgabe 1/2016

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Professional transition, employment, and reemployment are major concerns for nations facing adverse economic situations. The employability construct represents a scientific challenge in order to better understand the relationship between the job seekers’ issues and the expectations of the world of work. This paper presents a review of the concept of employability. Three main perspectives (educational and governmental, organizational, and individual) that are not exclusive can be identified. This review highlights the importance of adopting a systemic integrative approach and a wider interpretation of employability. A research agenda to develop the theory and applications of the concept of employability is proposed.

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Titel: Employability: review and research prospects
verfasst von: Laure Guilbert
Jean-Luc Bernaud
Brice Gouvernet
Jérôme Rossier
Publikationsdatum: 25.03.2015
Verlag: Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance / Ausgabe 1/2016
Print ISSN: 1873-0388
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-1782
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-015-9288-4

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