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Developmental assessment centres (DACs) embedded within work-integrated learning have a sustained positive impact on graduate employability by fostering networks, self-development, and transferable workplace skills. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate graduate perceptions regarding how a developmental assessment centre combined with work-integrated learning placements influences graduate employability across work readiness, career management, and career identity domains.

September 10, 2026Education + TrainingOpen Access

From hindsight to employability insight: graduate experiences of a developmental assessment centre

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VSVanessa L. Sturre SSSherrica Senewiratne EREmily Marie Chen Rohan

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Mixed-methods survey demonstrates sustained gains in work readiness and career identity in psychology alumni, highlighting the value of developmental assessment centers in career training.

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To evaluate graduate perceptions regarding how a developmental assessment centre combined with work-integrated learning placements influences graduate employability across work readiness, career management, and career identity domains.
Conducted a mixed-methods survey with optional semi-structured interviews among postgraduate psychology alumni at least six months post-graduation (N=39).
Mapped participant responses and evaluation items to the three core domains of the graduate employability capability framework.
Graduates confirmed sustained positive contributions to overall employability, noting early reinforcement of personal and professional competencies aligned with workplace standards.
Qualitative feedback highlighted key benefits in expanding professional networks, fostering self-directed development, and acquiring transferable workplace skills.

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Sturre et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa27ae958559d80afc73cf6 https://doi.org/10.1108/et-12-2025-1093

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September 10, 2026Education + TrainingOpen Access

From hindsight to employability insight: graduate experiences of a developmental assessment centre

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Authors

VSVanessa L. Sturre SSSherrica Senewiratne EREmily Marie Chen Rohan

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Overview

Mixed-methods survey demonstrates sustained gains in work readiness and career identity in psychology alumni, highlighting the value of developmental assessment centers in career training.

Key Points

To evaluate graduate perceptions regarding how a developmental assessment centre combined with work-integrated learning placements influences graduate employability across work readiness, career management, and career identity domains.
Conducted a mixed-methods survey with optional semi-structured interviews among postgraduate psychology alumni at least six months post-graduation (N=39).
Mapped participant responses and evaluation items to the three core domains of the graduate employability capability framework.
Graduates confirmed sustained positive contributions to overall employability, noting early reinforcement of personal and professional competencies aligned with workplace standards.
Qualitative feedback highlighted key benefits in expanding professional networks, fostering self-directed development, and acquiring transferable workplace skills.

Cite This Study

Sturre et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa27ae958559d80afc73cf6 https://doi.org/10.1108/et-12-2025-1093

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