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Saunders-Smits, Gillian (author), Craps, Sofie (author), Carthy, Darren (author), Langie, Greet (author)
Recent research by KU Leuven showed that 33% of the engineering graduates in Flanders changed jobs in the first year, with 60% of those citing job content as a reason. Also, industry often reports that recent graduate hires lack the right skills for the job. It appears that students seem to enter the labour market less prepared both in...
journal article 2021
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Pinxten, M (author), Saunders-Smits, Gillian (author), Langie, G. (author)
conference paper 2018
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Craps, S. (author), Pinxten, M (author), Saunders-Smits, Gillian (author), Leandro Cruz, M. (author), Gaughan, K. (author), Langie, G. (author)
Although there is high degree of agreement on the importance of transversal skills for engineers, employers observe a significant gap between expectations and reality. This paper discusses the need for the development of a framework of professional roles for future engineers and the implementation of dedicated skills education in engineering...
conference paper 2017