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Title:
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DIVERSITY AS AN ADVANTAGE: AN ANALYSIS OF CAREER COMPETENCIES FOR IT STUDENTS |
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Author(s):
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Patricia Brockmann, Heidi Schuhbauer and Annika Hinze |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-93-7 |
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Editors:
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Demetrios G. Sampson, Dirk Ifenthaler, Pedro Isaías and Maria Lidia Mascia |
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Year:
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2019 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Education, Diversity, Competencies, Computer Science, Machine Learning |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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209 |
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Last Page:
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216 |
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Language:
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English |
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Cover:
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Due to increasing digitization in all aspects of life, the demand for qualified software development professionals
continues to increase. Students from underrepresented groups, such as first generation students from non-academic
families, minorities, single parents and women represent an underutilized pool of untapped potential talent. The question
arises as to which unique perspectives computer science graduates from underrepresented groups can bring to software
development companies. In addition to programming skills, non-technical competencies, such as foreign language
abilities, intercultural communication, creativity, conflict management, team-building and organizational skills are vital
for success in diverse, international project teams. A large job market database for new graduates, developed for a
consortium of universities in Bavaria, Germany, is analyzed using machine learning tools. Career competencies desired
by recruiting companies are compared to potential advantages offered by computer science graduates from
underrepresented groups. |
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