Journal Articles

Career Coaching and Employability Skills Acquisition

Published by IGI Global

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A scoping review on exploring job search strategies for unemployed youth: Implications for the agro sector in Sub-Saharan Africa

Book chapter
This scoping review examines job search strategies of unemployed youth in sub-Saharan Africa's agro sector, highlighting its importance in addressing regional youth unemployment. Strategies include networking, leveraging career services, internships, and skill acquisition. The review identifies obst…

Employability skills as a foundation for success: An exploration of youth experiences in skills acquisition programs

Book chapter
Employability skills are increasingly recognized as essential for empowering young people particularly in developing countries where youth unemployment poses a significant challenge. This study explored the experiences of youth engaged in community-based skills acquisition programs, specifically foc…

Bridging the gap: Graduate self-perceptions vs. employer expectations of employability skills

Book chapter
The study aims to establish understanding of graduates' self-assessed employability skills and the skills employers prioritize. A mixed-methods design was employed, involving surveys and interviews with 100 recent graduates and 100 hiring managers/HR professionals in South-West Nigeria. The findings…