Engineering Applications of Social Welfare Functions: Generic Framework of Dynamic Resource Allocation

Acknowledgements
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
1: Higher Education, Graduate Employability and Labour Market
	Introduction
	Graduate Employability and Employment Outcomes
	Labour Market and Employer Expectations
	Graduate Employability Development in Higher Education
	The Framework for Conceptualising Graduate Employability
	Focus of the Book
	Structure of the Book
	References
2: Labour Market Demands, Graduate Employability and Employment Outcomes in Vietnam
	Introduction
	Graduate Employability and Employment Outcomes in Vietnam
	Graduate Employability Development in Vietnam
		Roles and Responsibilities of Key Stakeholders
		Focus of Graduate Employability Development
	Opportunities for Vietnamese Graduates
		Employment Opportunities Brought About by an Emerging and Globally Integrated Economy
		Employment Opportunities Brought About by Government Policies and Initiatives
	The Northern Mountainous Region of Vietnam
		Overview of the Region
		Education in the Northern Mountainous Region
		Employment in Northern Mountainous Region
	Conclusion
	References
3: Vietnamese Government’s View on Graduate Employability
	Introduction
	Selection and Analysis of Strategies, Policies and Initiatives Related to Graduate Employability Development
	Graduate Employability Development Viewed in National Policies on Socio-Economic Development
	Graduate Employability Development as a Key Dimension of Educational Reforms
		Enhancing Graduate Employability Through Changes to Laws on General Education
		Strengthening Vocational Education and Training
		Reforming Higher Education
	Strengthening Career Counselling and Employment Services
	Selected Initiatives to Enhance Graduate Employability
		National Foreign Language Project 2020
		Supporting Student Entrepreneurship Towards 2025
	Conclusion
	References
4: Employers’ Expectations on Graduate Employability in Vietnam
	Introduction
	Literature Review
	Methodology
	Discussion of Findings
	Employability Skills (Fig. 4.1)
	Interpersonal Skills
		Communication Skills
		Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
		Teamwork Skills
		Self-Learning and Continuous Learning
		Problem-Solving, Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills
		Skills to Initiate and Organise Activities
		Innovation and Entrepreneurship
		Foreign Language and Minority Language Skills
		Information Technology (IT) Skills
	Knowledge
		Subject-Relevant Knowledge
		Practical Knowledge
		Local Knowledge
		Cross/Intercultural Knowledge
		Knowledge About the Law, Regulations and Policies
	Personal Attributes
		Respect
		Modesty and Self-Awareness
		Empathy
		Commitment
		Adaptability and Flexibility
		Ability to Cope with Pressure and Resilience
		Responsibility and Punctuality
	Discussion and Conclusion
	References
5: Employers’ Approaches to Assessing Graduate Employability
	Introduction
	Selection Tools and Criteria
	Selection Approaches
	Graduate Recruitment Practices in Vietnam
	The Study
	Formal Recruitment
	Planning
	Job Advertisement
	Receiving Applications
	Profile Screening
	Interviews
	Tests
	Real-Life Tasks
	Probation
	Informal Recruitment
	Direct Selection
	Conclusion
	References
6: Graduates’ Perspectives on Employability in Vietnam
	Introduction
	Employability Skills and the Labour Market
	Employability Development
	Methodology
	Findings
		Skills
			Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
			Interpersonal Skills
			Communication Skills
			Presentation Skills
			Language Skills
			IT Skills
			Self-Learning and Continuous Learning
		Knowledge
			Subject-Relevant Knowledge
			Practical Knowledge
			Local Knowledge
		Attributes
			Commitment
			Discipline
	Discussion and Conclusion
	References
7: University Perspectives on Graduate Employability in Vietnam
	Introduction
	Research Design
	Findings and Discussion
		University Academics and Leaders’ Perceptions of Important Employability Skills, Knowledge and Attributes of New Graduates, Compared to Employers’ Requirements
	Conclusion
	References
8: Graduate Employability Development from University Perspectives
	Introduction
		Universities’ Implemented Strategies to Enhance Graduate Employability
		Challenges Encountered by Universities in Graduate Employability Development
	Conclusion
	References
9: Labour Market Needs, Skills Gaps and Employability Development: The Way Forward
	Introduction
	Key Findings
	Recommendations
		Recommendation 1: Curriculum Reform to Enhance Graduate Employability
		Recommendation 2: Enhancement of Work-Integrated Learning and Professional Experience
		Recommendation 3: Coherent, Coordinated and Holistic Whole-Institution Approach to Developing Graduate Employability
		Recommendation 4: Establishment of Employability Development and Career Support Services
		Recommendation 5: Provide Support for Students to Develop Their Professional Portfolio from the First Year and Throughout Their Undergraduate Study
		Recommendation 6: Targeted Professional Learning for Staff to Enhance Graduate Employability
		Recommendations 7: Ensure More Shared Understandings and Collaboration Among Related Stakeholders
	Concluding Remarks
	References
Index