On the Relationship Between Coaching and Employability Competences: A Multiple Perspective

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Abstract

To foster students’ transition to the labor market, higher education supports them in the development of a broad set of competences, such as flexibility and lifelong learning skills, also called employability competences. Higher education aims to support students in the development of these competences using various pedagogical intervention, such as coaching. This study explores the relationship between coaching and students’ employability competences, using a mixed-method approach. Data were collected via surveys with students and interviews with experienced coaches. Results show that there is a significant positive relationship between coaching and employability competences. Furthermore, results show that a coach stimulates students to engage in trial and error and reflection, which in turn enhances their employability competences.

Authors

• Niels A. van der Baan, Maastricht University
  Presenting Author

• Wendy Nuis, Maastricht University
  Non-Presenting Author

• Simon Beausaert, Maastricht University
  Non-Presenting Author

• Wim H. Gijselaers, Maastricht University
  Non-Presenting Author

• Inken Gast, Maastricht University
  Non-Presenting Author