Employability: review and research prospects

Laure Guilbert (1) , Jean-Luc Bernard (2) , Brice Gouvernet (3) , Jérôme Rossier (4)

1 EPSYLON - Dynamique des capacités humaines et des conduites de santé
2 INETOP-CNAM - Institut national d'étude du travail et d'orientation professionnelle
3 PSY-NCA - Psychologie et Neurosciences de la Cognition et de l'affectivité
4 LabDCI - Laboratoire de Psychologie du Développement, du Conseil et de l’Intervention

Professional transition, employment, and reemployment are major concerns for nations facing adverse economic situations. The employability construct represents a scientific challenge in order to better understand the relationship between the job seekers’ issues and the expectations of the world of work. This paper presents a review of the concept of employability. Three main perspectives (educational and governmental, organizational, and individual) that are not exclusive can be identified. This review highlights the importance of adopting a systemic integrative approach and a wider interpretation of employability. A research agenda to develop the theory and applications of the concept of employability is proposed.

Domaines: Psychologie

Laure Guilbert, Jean-Luc Bernard, Brice Gouvernet, Jérôme Rossier. Employability: review and research prospects. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 2016, 16 (1), pp.69-89. ⟨10.1007/s10775-015-9288-4⟩. ⟨hal-03063341⟩