National Capability Assessment & Graduate Employability
Engagement Duration: 2020–2021
Engagement Overview
As part of a national workforce development initiative in Oman, SIMAT supported efforts to strengthen graduate employability through structured capability assessments and targeted professional development.
The initiative focused on higher diploma and bachelor’s degree graduates, using evidence-based assessments to identify suitable candidates for on-the-job training and equipping graduates with practical workplace skills.
6,000 Graduates Assessed
1,756 Candidates Selected for On-the-Job Training
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National Challenge
The initiative addressed the need to strengthen graduate employability and establish a more effective pathway between higher education and employment. A structured approach was required to assess candidate capabilities objectively and prepare graduates for workplace expectations.
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Program Context
The initiative involved assessing 6,000 graduates over two years, followed by the selection of suitable candidates for on-the-job training. The scale of the program required a consistent assessment framework capable of supporting evidence-based selection and targeted capability development.
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SIMAT’s Approach
SIMAT implemented a two-phase model combining structured assessments with intensive capability development.
The assessment phase incorporated cognitive and aptitude testing alongside situational judgment assessments to evaluate candidates’ abilities and decision-making in workplace-related scenarios.
Selected candidates then participated in five-day intensive workshops focused on strengthening professional and interpersonal competencies.
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Solution Delivered
- Psychometric and Capability Assessments
- Cognitive and Aptitude Testing
- Situational Judgment Testing
- Leadership and Teamwork Development
- Communication and Time Management
- Professional Ethics
- CV Development and Interview Preparation
- Intensive Employability Workshops
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Impact & Results
- 6,000 graduates assessed
- 1,756 candidates selected for on-the-job training
- 876 candidates selected in 2020
- 880 candidates selected in 2021
- A structured, evidence-based approach to candidate selection
- Strengthened graduate readiness through practical employability development
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Key Takeaway
Effective workforce development begins with identifying talent potential and connecting it with the capabilities required by employers. By combining structured assessments with targeted development, organizations can strengthen graduate employability and build a more effective bridge between education and the world of work.
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