Melbourne:
A study by Melbourne University has raised questions about whether overseas students are graduating with the right professional skills and are prepared for Australian workplace.
Despite thousands of overseas students migrating to Australia with a hope to find a suitable employment, the study has revealed that overseas pupils who graduate were struggling hard to find full-time work in their chosen field due lack of social and language skills to fit into the Australian workplace.
An investigation, commissioned for Federal Government, indicates graduates may well have the right qualifications but employers were concerned if they can integrate into the Australian culture, according to a ABC report.
The study authored by Sophie Arkoudis of the university said, "If students don't have a certain adequate level of English language proficiency then they are going to find it hard to get a job."
She further explains that if they do have adequate English language proficiency, it depends on how well rounded the employers and the employees are in terms of their personality, and how the employees fit into the workplace. She added that employers really emphasised on getting students with strong professional specific skills.
Arkoudis said, "Employers are looking towards universities to produce students who are ready for the workplace.