Survey on the Quality of Graduate Training at Sh. Ualikhanov University: Employers’ Perspective

1. What position does a graduate of Sh. Ualikhanov University hold in your company?

Management position
Mid-level specialist
Junior specialist
Intern

2. How would you rate the theoretical training of graduates from this university?

High (extensive knowledge, ability to apply it in practice)
Average (basic knowledge is present, but additional training is required)
Low (insufficient knowledge, significant improvement is needed)

3. How well are graduates prepared in practical terms?

Excellent (they can apply theory in practice and have the necessary skills)
Satisfactory (they know the basics but need adaptation)
Weak (they lack essential skills and require training from scratch)

4. Which professional skills are best developed among graduates? (you can select multiple options)

Analytical thinking
Proficiency in modern technologies and tools
Teamwork
Independent decision-making
Customer orientation

5. What are the main gaps in graduates’ training? (you can select multiple options)

Lack of practical experience
Poor adaptation to a real work environment
Lack of soft skills (communication, teamwork, etc.)
Insufficient foreign language proficiency
Weak knowledge of modern technologies and tools

6. How quickly do graduates adapt to work in your company?

Immediately (less than a month)
Within 1–3 months
More than 3 months required
Difficult adaptation, long-term training is needed

7. How would you assess graduates’ readiness for independent work?

Fully ready, they can work independently right away
Partially ready, mentoring is required
Not ready, significant training is needed

8. Would you recommend this university’s graduates to other employers?

Yes, definitely
Mostly yes, but with some reservations
Mostly no, there are significant shortcomings
No, I would not recommend them

9. What overall rating would you give to the level of training of graduates from Sh. Ualikhanov University?

5 – Excellent
4 – Good
3 – Satisfactory
2 – Unsatisfactory

10. Thank you for participating in the survey! Your responses will help us enhance the quality of future specialists’ training.