Bridging the Skills Gap: Employer Expectations and Employability of Engineering Graduates in Western Vidarbha

This book presents a comprehensive study on the employability skills of engineering graduates with special reference to the Western Vidarbha region. It explores the growing gap between academic education and industry expectations in the modern employment landscape. The book highlights the challenges faced by engineering graduates in securing suitable employment despite possessing academic qualifications and examines the various factors influencing employability in the current competitive environment.The content of the book covers multiple dimensions of engineering education, recruitment processes, employability skills, employer expectations, and the role of educational institutions in preparing industry-ready graduates. It discusses essential employability competencies such as personal attributes, interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, communication skills, and higher-order thinking skills that are increasingly demanded by recruiters across different sectors.