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

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  • Semeijn,Judith, H.
  • Velden,Rolf,van der
  • Heijke,Hans
  • Vleuten,Cees,van der
  • Boshuizen,Henny, P.A.

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In this study, the effects of several educational and non-educational indicators of (aspects of) competence on short-term labour market outcomes for university graduates are estimated. The research question we address 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 (having a job, academic level, matching occupational domain and wages). We use data on specific and generic aspects of competence, all of which were assessed during the academic study course, 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.

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Paper provided by Maastricht : ROA, Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market in its series Research Memoranda with number 003.

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Date of creation: 2005
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