The role of soft skills, technical skills and academic performance on graduate employability

Kelvin M Mwita, Nivad H Mwilongo and Imani Mwamboma
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Kelvin M Mwita: Mzumbe University
Nivad H Mwilongo: Mzumbe University
Imani Mwamboma: Mzumbe University

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 2024, vol. 13, issue 5, 767-776

Abstract: This study examined the role of soft skills, technical skills and academic performance on graduate employability. The study was underpinned by the Human Capital Theory. By using a positivist quantitative approach data were collected from one higher education institution in Tanzania. The study used a sample of 217 final year students who filled a standard questionnaire. Data analysis employed descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that soft skills (r=.644, p

Date: 2024
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