The graduate destination survey: The North-West University is committed to continuous improvement with regard to the employability of NWU students. Graduate Destination Survey Report.
For this reason, the NWU Career Centre is conducting research by means of a graduate destination survey in order to trace employment trends of NWU students and gauge some perceptions of NWU graduates on the perceived value of their degree.
The Universum student survey has a very important role to play in the teaching-learning environment, as it provides the University with valuable and objective insights into the opinions and preferences of our students. Besides giving valuable information on the satisfaction levels of our students, it also provides the University with insights into how prepared students are for the world of work. This allows the University to see in which areas we can better prepare the students and contribute to our students’ success.
Universum South African professional survey: This survey gathers data pertaining to professionals’ preferences, experiences and opinions regarding a number of career-related factors, their communication preferences, and data on their university experience.
The purpose of the research is to survey opinions regarding working lives, experiences, careers and priorities for the future. The survey also examines opinions regarding university experience and alumni experience. The survey results help universities and employers in understanding the motivational factors and goals of today’s professionals. The data helps organisations to develop and refine their recruitment strategies, and provides universities with in-depth knowledge about their alumni members.
The South African professional survey aims to:
- Encourage respondents to think proactively about their careers
- Provide universities with valuable information regarding their alumni
- Provide a communication channel between respondents and employers
- Allow comparisons of professionals’ perceptions around the world
The SAGEA employer and candidate surveys alert universities to the demand for graduates, both in terms of industry requirements and skills requirements, and how employers are accessing graduates. Survey results aim to inform the University about graduate recruitment patterns and to prepare our graduates for the next transition in their life to the world of work, all of which are relevant in the lecture rooms.
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