Employer's Evaluation of Graduate's Ability: Implications for Teaching Reform of Higher Education in China

Higher education institutions are stakeholder organizations, and the evaluation of their quality should fully consider the opinions of stakeholders. It is necessary for employers to participate in the evaluation of higher education. This paper reviews four employer surveys. The results show that: Employers generally attach importance to good personal quality and other 5 skills, such as critical thinking ability, problem-solving ability, unity and cooperation ability, communication ability, and interpersonal skills. Employers also attach importance to the internship and practical experience of graduates. At the same time, employers in different industries and different enterprises sizes have different requirements for graduates' abilities. The employer's evaluation of graduates' ability is one of the important bases for higher education teaching reform in China.