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Theory & Research

Theoretical Framework

The resources and self-assessment of perceived employability are grounded in social cognitive careers theory (SCCT) and underpinned by a validated measure (Bennett & Ananthram, 2021). Social cognitive careers theories are an extension of Alfred Bandura’s social cognitive theory. SCCT is an established theoretical framework for studies relating to employability, perceived employability, career choice and performance. SCCT acknowledges the social construction of career identity, the influences of proximal and distal factors, and the role of psychological capital. The self-assessment covers multiple domains of perceived employability and integrates several established scales.

Employ-ability Research

The employ-ability dataset provides opportunities to enhance career development in post-secondary education by better understanding student thinking and confidence. Students decide whether to include their response and all responses are anonymised; ethical approvals are obtained by each participating institution. You can explore the research and download or request copies of all Employ-ability research articles via ResearchGate.

How to connect
Connect with the founder on LinkedIn: (22) Dawn Bennett | LinkedIn

Testimonials

"EmployABILITY thinking "has made me think about my future more realistically and has allowed me to visualise the gap between where I currently am and where I want to be in the future."
"I now have a more concrete understanding of the skills I need to build upon and why these skills are important for my employability in the future."
"I now understand that "employability is not about being able to get a job, but is about developing a set of skills that can be applied to new opportunities."
"I now see employability as not simply the skills you need to be successful in a career but pursuing a career and life that is meaningful and rewarding."
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