The development of employability skills in novice workers
Authors:
Erica Smith, Paul Comyn
Publication date: 
17 June 2003
Type:
Research report
Themes:
Industry and employers > Investment in training > General
Industry and employers > Training within the enterprise > General
Students and individuals > Careers and pathways > Career development
ISBN:
1 74096 165 X print; 1 74096 166 8 web
This report focusses on employability skills that young people entering work for the first time, or novice workers, need. It examines the nature of the skills that employers seek when recruiting young people and the processes and techniques which can be used in the workplace to develop these skills. The report synthesises the findings of a comprehensive literature review and 12 case studies.