INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY SKILLS WITH INTERPERSONAL COMPETENCIES TO ENHANCE GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY IN MALAYSIAN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY NETWORKS

Authors

  • Reynold Wong Public Management, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 01000, Kangar, Perlis
  • Ummi Naiemah Saraih Centre of Excellence for Social Innovation & Sustainability, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 01000, Kangar, Perlis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15575/fjsfm.v5i2.41400

Keywords:

Technology skills, interpersonal competencies, graduate employability, malaysian technical university network, fourth industrial revolution

Abstract

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has heightened the demand for graduates equipped with a balanced integration of technological skills and interpersonal competencies to meet the evolving needs of the workforce. This concept paper explores the critical role of technology skills as a moderating factor in enhancing the impact of self-efficacy, soft skills, and personality traits on graduate employability within the Malaysian Technical University Network (MTUN). By examining these relationships, the study provides a framework to align graduate training with the demands of technology-driven industries. The findings emphasize the importance of embedding both technical and interpersonal skills into educational curricula to equip graduates for dynamic, technology-centric workplaces. This paper offers actionable insights to guide curriculum reforms, ensuring graduates are holistically prepared to thrive in the rapidly evolving global economy shaped by 4IR advancements.

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2024-12-30

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Finansha: Journal of Sharia Financial Management

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