Employability

The inexorable march of technology is leading to fewer direct conversations in universities – here’s how to help your students improve their oral skills

Why and how to make e-portfolios a central part of university courses, helping students identify and exhibit skills that will appeal to employers, by Lourdes Guàrdia and Marcelo Maina

How to teach skills that bridge the gap between completing an undergraduate business programme and embarking on a successful career, by Qi Li and Rosemary Bai

Four practical suggestions for how university career services can make greater use of social media to support social mobility among their students

Understanding that students are people first, with lived experiences that influence their choice of college and career, will help position graduates for success

Students who can critique ideas and generate sound, reasoned arguments in real time will be better prepared to find success after they graduate, says Rebekah Wanic

From flexible class schedules to a friendly smile, colleges that focus on individual needs are best positioned to help learners thrive at school and in life

Guidance to how universities can support student entrepreneurship and successful business creation, shared by John Lonsdale

Projects in which students work in a professional consulting capacity with “client” organisations can bring many benefits for all involved, but need careful set-up and support, as Lyvia Royd-Taylor explains

Strong industry partnerships can help students broaden their career objectives and create graduate opportunities