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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