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Recognition of higher education graduates' competences on European labour markets

The number of students attending higher education institutions has more than doubled in Europe during the last twen ... Show more
The number of students attending higher education institutions has more than doubled in Europe during the last twenty-five years. The resulting flow of graduates on the labour market may justify the doubts expressed about these young people’s career prospects, given the present economic and social trends. In this context, the European Union has opted for increasing the level of education, and the wager seems to have paid off. In a survey conducted in 15 European countries, it was established that the graduates questioned quickly obtained long-lasting employment and that they were satisfied on the whole with their occupational situation. Although there exist some disparities depending on factors such as country, field of study and gender, it was concluded that the competences of young European graduates are generally recognized in their jobs.
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Authors: Guegnard, Christine; Calmand, Julien; Giret, Jean-Francois; Paul, Jean-Jacques

Corporate authors: Centre for Research on Education, Training and Employment (France) (CEREQ)

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Europe; France

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Training and employment

Subjects: Gender; Higher education; Labour market ... [+] Show more

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Recognition of higher education graduates' competences on European labour markets