Cakrawala Pendidikan
Vol. 45 No. 1 (2026): Cakrawala Pendidikan (February 2026)

Factors influencing post-graduation employment opportunities: A case study at a university in the Mekong Delta

Tran, Chuyen Trung (Unknown)
Tam, Nguyen Thi Thu (Unknown)
Khiem, Nguyen Tri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2026

Abstract

Employment remains one of the most urgent socio-economic issues, particularly in the context of ongoing economic fluctuations. Employment rates are also among the key targets of national macroeconomic development goals. This study aims to identify the factors influencing job adaptability in order to enhance students’ post-graduation employment opportunities. A mixed-methods approach was employed, incorporating expert consultation, analysis of industry reports, and a review of both domestic and international literature. In addition, a survey was conducted with 270 graduates from nine faculties at Nam Can Tho University (NCTU) who are currently working in the Mekong Delta region. The findings indicate that several factors significantly influence job adaptability and employment outcomes, including professional knowledge, soft skills, basic skills, academic performance, social networks, and work readiness. The results also reveal no significant gender differences in employment opportunities. However, variations are observed based on graduates’ hometowns, graduation cohorts, and academic rankings. Overall, this study contributes empirical evidence on key employability factors and provides practical insights for higher education institutions and policymakers to improve training quality and graduate employability.

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cp

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Subject

Education

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Cakrawala Pendidikan (CP) merupakan jurnal ilmiah kependidikan. Jurnal ini menerbitkan berbagai artikel tentang kajian ilmiah dan hasil penelitian pendidikan baik dalam pengertian luas (pendidikan secara umum) maupun khusus (menunjuk pada bidang-bidang studi tertentu). Pemuatan suatu artikel ...