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COMMUNICATION CONFIDENCE AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS BETWEEN STUDENTS OF ENGLISH WORKS AND BS ENGLISH PROGRAM A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-I).20      10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-I).20      Published : Mar 2023

Communication Confidence and Employability Skills Between Students of English Works and BS English Program: A Comparative Analysis

Abstract

    Effective communication and employability skills are pivotal attributes for success in today's dynamic and competitive job market. This study investigates the intrinsic relationship between communication confidence and the development of employability skills. The research employs a descriptive approach with an online survey. The 158 participants encompass a diverse demographic of recent graduates and employers from various industries. The quantitative data analysis involves correlational assessments to establish potential links between self-perceived communication confidence levels and the acquisition of employability skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability. Preliminary results indicate a strong link between communication confidence and employability skills. Confident individuals excel in teamwork,articulating ideas, active listening, and conflict resolution. Enhanced confidence fosters better problem-solving, enabling innovative solutions and clarifications. This study enriches knowledge by highlighting communication confidence's pivotal role in shaping employability skills. The outcomes underscore the importance of integrating communication-focused training modules into educational curricula and professional development programs.

    Employability Skills, Communication Confidence, Digital Tools

    (1) Sabahat Parveen
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of Education Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Asif Iqbal
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Education Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Faisal Farid
    Assistant Professor Department of Education, University of Education Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Parveen, S., Iqbal, A., & Farid, M. F. (2023). Communication Confidence and Employability Skills Between Students of English Works and BS English Program: A Comparative Analysis. Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI(I), 254-263. https://doi.org/10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-I).20

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Parveen, Sabahat, Asif Iqbal, and Muhammad Faisal Farid. 2023. "Communication Confidence and Employability Skills Between Students of English Works and BS English Program: A Comparative Analysis." Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI (I): 254-263 doi: 10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-I).20

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    HARVARD : PARVEEN, S., IQBAL, A. & FARID, M. F. 2023. Communication Confidence and Employability Skills Between Students of English Works and BS English Program: A Comparative Analysis. Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI, 254-263.

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    MHRA : Parveen, Sabahat, Asif Iqbal, and Muhammad Faisal Farid. 2023. "Communication Confidence and Employability Skills Between Students of English Works and BS English Program: A Comparative Analysis." Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI: 254-263

MLA

    MLA : Parveen, Sabahat, Asif Iqbal, and Muhammad Faisal Farid. "Communication Confidence and Employability Skills Between Students of English Works and BS English Program: A Comparative Analysis." Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI.I (2023): 254-263 Print.

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    OXFORD : Parveen, Sabahat, Iqbal, Asif, and Farid, Muhammad Faisal (2023), "Communication Confidence and Employability Skills Between Students of English Works and BS English Program: A Comparative Analysis", Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI (I), 254-263

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Parveen, Sabahat, Asif Iqbal, and Muhammad Faisal Farid. "Communication Confidence and Employability Skills Between Students of English Works and BS English Program: A Comparative Analysis." Global Digital & Print Media Review VI, no. I (2023): 254-263. https://doi.org/10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-I).20