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PRIVATE SECTOR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN AKSARAY

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PRIVATE SECTOR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN AKSARAY

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This study aims to identify the private sector’s competency expectations from graduates of the Office Management and Executive Assistance program through qualitative interviews conducted with managers and executive assistants. Designed to shed light on the problem of education–employment mismatch, the study involved semi-structured interviews with a total of 30 participants, including one manager and one executive assistant from each firm. The findings reveal that the competencies expected from graduates extend beyond technical knowledge, encompassing versatile skills such as communication, crisis management, time management, and digital literacy. Furthermore, it was determined that existing curricula fall short in practice-oriented content, sector-specific software usage, and effective communication training. This study demonstrates the need for restructuring vocational and technical education programs in line with the evolving demands of the private sector and offers policy-oriented recommendations to decision-makers and educational institutions to strengthen university–industry collaboration.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

TÜBİTAK

Proje Numarası

1919B012316523

Etik Beyan

We declare that this study is an original work; that we have adhered to scientific ethical principles and rules throughout all stages of the study, including preparation, data collection, analysis, and presentation of information; that we have cited all data and information not obtained within the scope of this study and included these sources in the bibliography; that we have not made any changes to the data used; and that we have accepted all TÜBİTAK terms and conditions for the study and have complied with our ethical duties and responsibilities. Should any violation of this declaration regarding the study be detected at any time, we hereby declare that we consent to all ethical and legal consequences that may arise.

Teşekkür

Dear Editor, This article was supported by the TÜBİTAK 2209-A Research Project Support Program for University Students. We thank TUBITAK.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Strateji

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

9 Ekim 2025

Kabul Tarihi

31 Aralık 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Sayı: 24

Kaynak Göster

APA
Çağlar, N., & Kumcu, E. H. (2025). PRIVATE SECTOR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN AKSARAY. Marmara Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, 24, 36-58. https://doi.org/10.58793/marusad.1799974
AMA
1.Çağlar N, Kumcu EH. PRIVATE SECTOR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN AKSARAY. MARUSAD. 2025;(24):36-58. doi:10.58793/marusad.1799974
Chicago
Çağlar, Nisa, ve Elif Hasret Kumcu. 2025. “PRIVATE SECTOR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN AKSARAY”. Marmara Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, sy 24: 36-58. https://doi.org/10.58793/marusad.1799974.
EndNote
Çağlar N, Kumcu EH (01 Aralık 2025) PRIVATE SECTOR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN AKSARAY. Marmara Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi 24 36–58.
IEEE
[1]N. Çağlar ve E. H. Kumcu, “PRIVATE SECTOR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN AKSARAY”, MARUSAD, sy 24, ss. 36–58, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.58793/marusad.1799974.
ISNAD
Çağlar, Nisa - Kumcu, Elif Hasret. “PRIVATE SECTOR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN AKSARAY”. Marmara Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi. 24 (01 Aralık 2025): 36-58. https://doi.org/10.58793/marusad.1799974.
JAMA
1.Çağlar N, Kumcu EH. PRIVATE SECTOR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN AKSARAY. MARUSAD. 2025;:36–58.
MLA
Çağlar, Nisa, ve Elif Hasret Kumcu. “PRIVATE SECTOR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN AKSARAY”. Marmara Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, sy 24, Aralık 2025, ss. 36-58, doi:10.58793/marusad.1799974.
Vancouver
1.Nisa Çağlar, Elif Hasret Kumcu. PRIVATE SECTOR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN AKSARAY. MARUSAD. 01 Aralık 2025;(24):36-58. doi:10.58793/marusad.1799974