Embedding communication skills: Views concerning the communication skills of graduate employees

Wilkinson, C. print, Sardo, M. print and Bultitude, K. print (2011) Embedding communication skills: Views concerning the communication skills of graduate employees. In: STEM Graduates’ Writing Skills Project Conference, University of Bath, UK, 12th September 2011.

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Abstract

The presentation highlights findings from a nine month project funded via the Higher Education Innovation Fund in 2010-11. Drawing on a questionnaire survey of employers, in addition to interviews with employers and University programme leaders the presentation highlights consensus and conflict points regarding graduate communication skills. There is continued demand from employers for graduates to demonstrate effective communication skills, in scientific and technological subject areas, as well as many others, often encompassing use of new technologies. Concurrently programme leaders are aware of their importance, particularly in specific sectors but also face challenges in attending to some areas of skill development.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	communication skills, graduate employees
Faculty/Department:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Department of Applied Sciences ~Pre-2012 Faculty Structure > Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Department of Applied Sciences ?? cen_scu_2010 ??
ID Code:	16521
Deposited By:	Dr C. print Wilkinson
Deposited On:	15 Feb 2012 09:54
Last Modified:	22 Nov 2012 15:51