Development of Soft Competencies Through Self-Assessment: A Model for Professional Realization of Students
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Academic Publishing UNWE (AP-UNWE)
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In the context of the transforming requirements for the modern professional environment and the developing paradigms of higher education, the development of soft competencies acquires the status of a critical factor for successful professional realization. The present study aims to construct and validate a self-assessment model aimed at identifying and improving key skills such as communication, adaptability, time management and problem solving. Self-assessment is conceptualized as a tool for purposeful critical reflection that supports the building of competencies relevant to the successful integration of young professionals in the competitive work environment.The methodological framework covers a multidimensional approach based on anonymous questionnaire surveys with 53 employers and 200 students of UNSS conducted in 2024, as well as additional qualitative methods including focus groups and in-depth interviews with teachers and employers. The analyst shows that the systematic use of self-assessment tools leads to a significant improvement in soft competencies, strengthens students' confidence in the professional environment and facilitates the synthesis of theoretical knowledge with practical skills.The results highlight self-esteem as a strategic mechanism for improving the personal and social competencies necessary for successful career realization. The inclusion of adapted self-assessment models in academic programs can play a fundamental role in the preparation of highly qualified professionals capable of responding to the complexity and dynamics of the global labor market.
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Labor market, Self-assessment tools, Soft competences, Self-assessment, Professional realization, J01 - Labor Economics: General, L22 - Firm Organization and Market Structure, M12 - Personnel Management • Executives; Executive Compensation, M53 - Training, N30 - General, International, or Comparative