From A Literature Review To The Conceptual Framework For The Employability

Abstract

Globalization and technological advancements in the 21st century have drastically transformed the workplace practices. To ensure that graduates are standout contenders in today’s competitive job market, universities are in need to offer a global work-based learning opportunity to the students at the campus. A lack of studies is visible regarding the exploration of key influencing factors in enhancing graduates’ employability particularly in the context of Malaysia. A literature review is conducted on the topic of employability exhibited the yearly distribution, methodologies, and dimensions of employability of graduates. In order to understand the role of internationalization at home (IaH), intercultural competence and global citizenship in fostering graduates’ employability, a conceptual framework is suggested. The framework is oriented in concepts of internationalization at home (IaH), intercultural competence, and global citizenship as key constructs in enhancing the employability of Malaysian graduates. The proposed model offered institutional support as a moderator which is presumed to have a significant effect on the defined relationships. The directions for future research are given at the end.