Enhancing Employability Competency Of Music Graduates: The Role Of Transferable Skills In Bridging Academic Training And Career Success

Abstract

This study examines the role of transferable skills in enhancing the employability competency of music graduates and their subsequent career success. Through a comprehensive literature review and empirical analysis, the study identifies key transferable skills valued in the music industry, such as communication, collaboration, problem-solving, adaptability, creativity, and digital literacy. The integration of these skills into music education programs is emphasized as crucial for bridging the gap between academic training and professional success. The empirical analysis supports the hypotheses that academic training positively influences students' employability and career success, with employability mediating the relationship between the two. Transferable skills are also found to positively moderate the relationships among academic training, employability, and career success. The study contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence of the importance of transferable skills in music education and highlights the need for addressing challenges and barriers to their integration. A comprehensive approach to music education that emphasizes both technical proficiency and transferable skills is recommended for ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of music graduates in the profession.