Table 2

Graduate employability capitals and associated soft skills

Graduate employability capitalSoft skills
Identity capitalGraduate’s ability to understand and manage the self, act responsibly, and ethically and think outside the box
PsyCapSkills of continuous self-development, adaptability, resilience, determination, flexibility, positive attitude, excellence, and motivation
Human capitalSkills of business acumen, higher-order thinking, advanced problem-solving, and critical thinking
Social and cultural capitalService orientation, people management, communication, positive relationships, influence, and teamwork
Zero-harm capitalSkills of situational awareness, continuous improvement, safe actions, environmental care, compliance and risk management

Source(s): Derived from the stated sources

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