The new framework of employability skills for digital business

• Published in: Journal of physics. Conference series Vol. 1833; no. 1; p. 12034
• Main Authors: Suarta, I M, Suwintana, I K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.03.2021
• Subjects: Communication skills; Physics
• ISSN: 1742-6588; 1742-6596
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1833/1/012034

Abstract The fourth industrial revolution changes the order of business model from conventional to digital business. The general purpose of this study is to formulate a new framework for the employability skills needed by students for jobs in the digital business era. This research was conducted by analysing the contents of scholarly articles and policy documents relevant to the employability skills issue. Digital business world of work required a combination of digital and employability skills. A new framework of employability skills was proposed, included digital generic skills and personal attributes. Digital communication skills, digital teamwork skills, digital problem solving skills, creativity and innovation skills, self-management skills, and digital learning skills are part of digital generic skills. Personal attributes included honesty and integrity, work carefully and accurately, self-confidence and ability to work independently, have a pleasant personality, broad-minded and adaptability, and strong work ethics.