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*Jasjit Narula, & **Meenakshi Kaushik
*Associate Professor, Lloyd Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lloyd group of Institutions, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
**Professor, Lloyd Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lloyd group of Institutions, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Abstract
The objective of this research is to investigate the impact of employability skills on employment prospects for public university technical graduates. Previous studies have demonstrated the importance of soft skills for an individual’s employability. Although having technical abilities is crucial for success, a student’s employability also depends on having non-technical skills. We refer to these non-technical abilities as “soft skills.” A total of 200 technical graduates were selected to comprise the study’s sample. It was discovered that spoken fluency and leadership, integration, and communication skills were all favorably associated. Furthermore, out of the four independent factors, leadership qualities of graduates have the greatest influence on job prospects. It is also becoming increasingly clear that “soft skills” have a larger role in determining an organization’s longevity and performance than just “technical skills.” This essay makes an effort to pinpoint the skill sets that, from the standpoint of the employer, affect employability. The author also hopes to provide light on the evolution and makeup of employability skills as well as broader views on employability in the coming changes in India’s job market.
Keywords
non–technical skills, technical graduates, employment, soft skills, technical skills
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To cite this article
Jasjit Narula, & Meenakshi Kaushik. (2025). Significance of Non–Technical Skills for Technical Graduates in Employment. John Foundation Journal of EduSpark, 7(2), 34-41.