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A systematic literature review on the marketability and employability of graduates is presented in this paper. It delves into the themes that emerge from 31 papers found in Scopus and the Web of Science database. The study was carried out and conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) method, which is a thorough guideline for systematic review and data collection. The review included research studies published between 2017 and 2022. The themes were divided into three categories: graduate attributes, teaching strategy and development, and workplace skills. These topics are discussed in depth in this paper and are presented in the literature review. Rather than reiterating the literature research and recognizing the issue, an approach that focuses on an early valuation of graduate employability in order to educate graduates with the appropriate information and skills was also presented. This study found that graduate attributes such as communication skills, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and leadership abilities were found to have a significant impact on employability and marketability. Furthermore, these characteristics are necessary to improve a graduate’s prospects of achieving a more stable future in their chosen job. This research is particularly significant since it helps academics obtain a better understanding of peer-reviewed literature reviews. It also helps them to gain a better grasp of the marketability and employability of recent graduates in the labor market. Further research is proposed to figure out why graduates believed that a list of soft skills was being established through the curriculum, and what components of their university experience prepared them for the job market.
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