Abstract

NOGUEIRA, Tânia da Glória et al. Employability of Psychologists: analysis of the perception of undergraduate students, former students, professors and selectors. Psicol. pesq. [online]. 2015, vol.9, n.1, pp. 40-49. ISSN 1982-1247.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5327/Z1982-1247201500010006.

The objective of this study was to analyze if the psychology course in a private university from the perspective of teachers, students, alumni and selectors can enable the development of skills needed for achieving employability. Descriptive analysis were made of questionnaires in 82 students and former students, descriptive and content analysis of 43 interviews with students, former students (who work and do not work as psychologists), teachers, selectors and the coordinator of the support program career. The data indicate that 50% of former students are in the job market, of these 40% realise that have acquired skills trought graduation. The results suggest that higher education institutions need to hold discussions on employability involving students, alumni, teachers and selectors.

Keywords : employability; labor market; college students; psychology.

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