Enhancing Employability Through Business Communication and Translation Skills in Higher Education
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In the current globalized competitive job market, higher education institutions are rapidly expected to prepare students with employability-oriented skills. Among these, business communication and translation skills play an important role in enhancing graduates’ professional competence and workplace readiness. This paper examines the significance of business communication and translation skills in higher education and their impact on students’ employability. It examines how effective communication supports professional interactions, while translation skills accelerate cross-cultural understanding and international business operations.
By using a descriptive research approach, this study drew on both primary data from students and faculty and secondary data such as academic and curriculum documents. The findings disclose that the combination of translation training and business communication in higher education programs advances students’ confidence, adaptability, and employment prospects. This study finds that integrating these skills into academic programs bridges the gap between education and industry expectations and contributes significantly to graduate employability.
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