The Impacts of International Experience on Self-Perceived Employability among Cambodian Students in China

Authors

  • Muytieng Tek Cambodia Development Resouce Institute
  • Phirom Leng Kirirom Institute of Technology

Abstract

This paper investigates the correlation between international experience in China and the self-perceived employability of Cambodian students using an explanatory mixed-methods approach. The findings suggest a positive correlation between international experience and students’ self-perceived employability, with technical knowledge and skills acquisition, employability skills enhancement, and personal traits and attitude improvement reported as the determinants of employability. Integrated results revealed substantial evidence confirming that international experience has given students credits to their employability. Notwithstanding, employability is determined not solely by the experience, but also labor market conditions, skills demand, networks, and ability.

Author Biographies

  • Muytieng Tek, Cambodia Development Resouce Institute

    Muytieng Tek, MA, is a research associate at the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation of the Cambodia Development Resource Institute. Her research interests revolve around comparative and international education, higher education internationalization, international student mobility, and graduate employability.  Email: muytieng.tek@gmail.com.

  • Phirom Leng, Kirirom Institute of Technology

    Phirom Leng, PhD, is the president of the Kirirom Institute of Technology. His major research interests lie in the area of comparative education, internationalization and governance of higher education, science education, and innovation and policy research.  Email: phiromleng99@gmail.com.

     

Published

2022-08-27

Issue

2023: International Student Employability: Narratives of Strengths, Challenges, and Strategies from Global South Students

Section

International Student Employability (published)

How to Cite

The Impacts of International Experience on Self-Perceived Employability among Cambodian Students in China. (2022). Comparative & International Education Series. https://ojed.org/cies/article/view/3911