Invaluable but Invisible: an Initial Investigation of Chinese Graduate Skill Development and Subsequent Skill Use

Nichol, Lynn, Palmer, Gerry and Watts, Helen (2016) Invaluable but Invisible: an Initial Investigation of Chinese Graduate Skill Development and Subsequent Skill Use. In: 17th International Conference on Human Resource Development, Research and Practice across Europe, 8th - 10th June 2016, Manchester. (In Press)

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Abstract

Measures of impact of Higher Education have often neglected the Chinese student view, despite the importance of these students to the UK and Chinese economy. This research paper details the findings of a quantitative survey that was purposively distributed to Chinese graduates who enrolled at the University of Worcester on the Business Management degree between 2004-2011 (n=49). Analysis has been conducted on their skill development throughout their degree, their skill usage in different employment contexts, the value of their degree, and gender differences in skill development and usage. Discrepancies between skill development and usage, between males and females, and with previous research findings are discussed. Future research directions are also specified.

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