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The Influence Of Work-Integrated Learning And Paid Work During Studies On Graduate Employment And Underemployment, Denise Jackson, David Collings
The Influence Of Work-Integrated Learning And Paid Work During Studies On Graduate Employment And Underemployment, Denise Jackson, David Collings
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
To enhance employability and improve the career prospects of graduating students, this study explores the influence of practical experience on graduate employment outcomes in an Australian setting. To develop our understanding of the relative benefit of different forms of practical experience, the study evaluates the influence of both Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and paid work in the final year of study on graduate employment and underemployment. Two samples are used, N = 628 and N = 237, to evaluate institutional data on practical experience combined with national data on graduate employment outcomes. Findings indicate that participating in WIL does not produce …