AMECEA: Employers Rank CUEA as 3rd Best Private University in Kenya
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| Pope Paul VI Learning Resource Centre-CUEA |
The Catholic
University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) is the 3rd best private university in terms
of graduate employability in Kenya.
According to
a survey, prominently reported by local dailies, CUEA is 3rd after Strathmore
and Daystar.
a survey, prominently reported by local dailies, CUEA is 3rd after Strathmore
and Daystar.
Rendering to
the 2015 Quarter One Talent Report of the survey conducted in January and
February 2015 among 208 human resource heads who are members of the Institute
of Human Resource Management (IHRM Kenya) in the private, public and NGO
sectors, 85% of those surveyed had a preference for the mentioned universities
when hiring.
the 2015 Quarter One Talent Report of the survey conducted in January and
February 2015 among 208 human resource heads who are members of the Institute
of Human Resource Management (IHRM Kenya) in the private, public and NGO
sectors, 85% of those surveyed had a preference for the mentioned universities
when hiring.
The study
states, “when hiring graduates from private universities, employers look out
for reputation, followed by credibility of certificates.” Other reasons include quality of learning,
credibility and reputation of the university.
states, “when hiring graduates from private universities, employers look out
for reputation, followed by credibility of certificates.” Other reasons include quality of learning,
credibility and reputation of the university.
It further
says that employers still find it difficult to fill key positions. Almost three
quarters of the respondents (71.8%), receive too many job applications that
require extra time and cost to screen or filter down to find those qualified
for the position.
says that employers still find it difficult to fill key positions. Almost three
quarters of the respondents (71.8%), receive too many job applications that
require extra time and cost to screen or filter down to find those qualified
for the position.
“Even so, it
still proved difficult to find top talent with positive attitude towards work.
Some of the candidates who apply for vacancies are of poor quality, as majority
of them do not fit in the positions” the report adds.
still proved difficult to find top talent with positive attitude towards work.
Some of the candidates who apply for vacancies are of poor quality, as majority
of them do not fit in the positions” the report adds.
Corporate
Staffing advises that, “University students should focus on gaining specialized
work experience and job knowledge as much as possible. “Internships and
volunteering are good ways that a student can gain this most sought for work
experience. In fields like health, engineering, financial services and IT, the
biggest issue is trying to find applicants, let alone talented applicants.”
Staffing advises that, “University students should focus on gaining specialized
work experience and job knowledge as much as possible. “Internships and
volunteering are good ways that a student can gain this most sought for work
experience. In fields like health, engineering, financial services and IT, the
biggest issue is trying to find applicants, let alone talented applicants.”
SOURCE: CUEA Press
