Competence indicators in academic education and early labour market success of graduates in health sciences

Authors: Semeijn, Judith¹; Velden, Rolf van der²; Heijke, Hans²; Vleuten, Cees van der²; Boshuizen, Henny³

Source: Journal of Education and Work, Volume 19, Number 4, September 2006 , pp. 383-413(31)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

In this study, the effects of several educational and non‐educational indicators of competence on short‐term labour market outcomes for university graduates are estimated. The research question is: to what extent do indications of specific and generic competence during the educational program predict labour market outcomes? Labour market outcomes in this study pertain to employment chances and quality of the job. We use data on specific and generic aspects of competence, all of which were assessed during the university programme, i.e. test scores on the attainment of domain specific knowledge, scores on group functioning, and the Masters' thesis result. In addition, some other indicators of human capital acquired outside education are used, i.e. relevant work experience and managerial experience. The results indicate a rather differentiated pattern for the value of specific and generic competence acquired during education for the labour market. Group functioning scores have large effects on attaining jobs on the academic level.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13639080600867158

Affiliations: 1: Centre for Educational Innovation (CINOP), The Netherlands 2: Maastricht University, The Netherlands 3: Open University Nederland, The Netherlands

Publication date: 2006-09-01

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