Factors Impacting Employability Skills of Engineers

In this research an attempt has been made to identify the factors impacting employability skills of engineering graduates from the state of Chhattisgarh (India). An incidental non probabilistic sample of 75 graduate engineers from a group of assorted organizations was identified. Care was taken to select engineers with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Employability Questionnaire was developed and administered. Five independent variables have been identified to make a significant impact on employability skills of engineering graduates in the state of Chhattisgarh (India). These are Domain Knowledge, Empathy, Communication Skills, Motivation and Managerial Ability.