A study of the skill needs of small and medium-sized enterprises shows they are an increasing source of jobs for business graduates, placing greater emphasis on employability, career self-management, and transferable skills. Higher education institutions should integrate curriculum and career development to prepare students for these…

Reviews career theory and key labor-market trends for college graduates and their implications for undergraduate curriculum. Uses the review to build a conceptual model of self-managed careers for graduates who are self-aware and knowledgeable about opportunities. (SK)