Enhancing employability through group work
M Josie LateganDepartment of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Building F7B
Macquarie University
Macquarie Park
NSW 2091, Australia
Tel: +61 2 9850 9684
Email: maria.lategan@mq.edu.au
Microbiology Australia 37(2) 88-89 https://doi.org/10.1071/MA16029
Published: 19 April 2016
Abstract
Graduates are expected to demonstrate a wide set of soft skills in order to compete successfully in the current job market. Evidence of effective skills in teamwork, organisation, time management and interpersonal relationships are ultimately very important in determining levels of success as they show how one leads, relates and works along with other people. Experiencing leadership roles in the microbiology laboratory classes encouraged the development of soft skills and provided examples to support job applications.
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