Table 3

Graduate employability capitals and associated attributes

Graduate employability capitalAttributes
Identity capitalPersonality, self-efficacy, self-esteem, emotional literacy, locus of control, tolerance, self-awareness, self-management, honesty, attitude, trustworthiness, courtesy, cooperation, ethical propensity, dependability and continuous learning
PsyCapEfficacy, reflection, commitment, optimism, focus, adaptability, willingness, flexibility, loyalty, resilience, support, hope, life-long learning, passion, proactiveness dedication, change management, and constraint management
Human capitalAttitude, metacognition skills, technical, knowledge, education, and tacit knowledge
Social and cultural capitalElements of the three soft intelligences cultural, social, and emotional intelligences
Zero-harm capitalPersonal safety, being drug-free, ethical and compliance-driven, personal integrity, values orientation, governance compliance, networking, self-control, preventative orientation, conscientiousness and being a brother’s keeper

Source(s): Derived from the stated sources

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