Employability skills among graduates are a key requirement for them to get jobs in the labor market. However, not all graduates have the employability skills required by employers. Therefore, this article aims to examine the importance of employability skills that must be mastered by Business Management graduates in vocational colleges (KVs). Human Capital Theory, Self-Concept Theory of Career Development and Skills Relationship Model has been linked to this article. Employability skills that must be mastered by Business Management graduates are the skills of analysis and problem solving, communication, information technology application, leadership and management, teamwork and interpersonal and entrepreneurial. The need for employability skills is a priority for employers as well as technical skills. It is also a key criterion in determining the employability and marketability of graduates in the labor market. This article also recommends that KVs take the initiative to inculcate employability skills among Business Management graduates, so they are more prepared and equipped with the skills required by employers and thus have the opportunity to gain employment in the labor market.
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