SSRScientific and Social Research2661-43322981-9946Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/ssr.v5i11.5614ArticleA Study on the Problems Faced by Graduates’ Employability and Strategies for Improvementhttps://artdesignp.com/journal/SSR/5/11/10.26689/ssr.v5i11.5614GuoMengke20235112023-11-29The study of employability in modern societies is important because it concerns individuals, the education system, employers, and society. This article analyzes the employability of graduates from the perspective of soft skills, hard skills, interpersonal skills, creativity and innovation, and leadership skills. Graduates face numerous issues and challenges in terms of employability. Therefore, schools and educational institutions, governments, and enterprises need to work together to enhance their competitiveness and chances of success in the workplace.

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