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For Universities

Stop Guessing.
Start Knowing.

A 360-degree assessment and marketing tool that finally tells you what's working and gives you the proof to show the world.

The JOB-Ready Rating captures insights from the four voices that matter most: students, alumni, employers, and faculty. The result? Clarity on your strengths, direction on what to improve, and a powerful story to tell.

The Challenge

You're Trying to Improve Employability, But Where Do You Start?

You know the pressure. Parents want job outcomes. Students want career-ready skills. Employers say graduates aren't prepared. Accreditors want evidence.

But without solid data, it's hard to know what's actually working and what needs to change.

So you end up guessing.

And guessing is expensive. So is standing still.

You might run internal surveys. You might collect anecdotal feedback. But how do you know if you're measuring the right things? How do you compare against peers? And how do you turn any of it into a story prospective students actually believe?

That's where JOB-Ready comes in.
Your Institution
Parents Want
Job Outcomes
Students Want
Career Skills
Employers Say
"Not Prepared"
Accreditors
Need Evidence
?
?
?
The Solution

One Rating. Two Reports.
Endless Possibilities.

The JOB-Ready Rating is a comprehensive assessment and global marketing tool designed specifically for universities serious about employability. It gathers structured feedback from four key stakeholder groups (students, alumni, employers, and faculty) to give you a complete picture of how your institution performs in the areas that matter most.

But it doesn't stop at assessment. JOB-Ready delivers two powerful outputs:

Internal Use

1. Institutional Report

A detailed, data-driven analysis of your strengths and gaps across teaching quality, graduate outcomes, employer engagement, and Industry 4.0 readiness. Finally, clarity on what's working and what's not.

External Marketing

2. Student Prospectus

A recruitment-ready report you can use to attract students, showcase subject-specific excellence, and tell your institution's story with confidence.

AppliedHE
JOB
READY
Seal of
Excellence

Plus: A Seal of Excellence

Institutions that meet the benchmark receive the JOB-Ready Seal, a globally recognized mark of employability and quality that signals to the world: "We deliver results."

Globally Recognized Verified Quality
The Process

From Survey to Story
In Weeks, Not Months

1

Deploy the Surveys

We help you roll out structured surveys to students, alumni, employers, and faculty. Quick, non-disruptive, and designed for high response rates.

2

Collect & Analyze

Our team compiles and analyzes the data, benchmarking your results against peers and identifying patterns across stakeholder groups.

3

Receive Your Reports

You get two tailored reports: one for internal improvement, one for external marketing. Both are actionable, visual, and ready to use.

4

Tell Your Story

Use your results to strengthen recruitment, improve programs, engage employers, and promote subject-specific excellence to a global audience.

What You Get

Built for Clarity.
Designed for Impact.

360-Degree Stakeholder Feedback

Capture insights from the four audiences who know your institution best: students, alumni, employers, and faculty. No blind spots. No guesswork.

Customizable Reporting

Receive two distinct reports: one focused on institutional improvement, one designed for student recruitment and marketing. Use them how you need them.

Meaningful Benchmarking

Compare your performance against peers using detailed, nuanced metrics, not oversimplified rankings. Understand where you lead and where you can grow.

Subject-Level Insights

Go beyond institution-wide data. JOB-Ready can assess and promote individual programs and subjects, giving you granular insights and targeted marketing power.

Global Marketing Platform

Showcase your strengths to prospective students, faculty, and industry partners worldwide. Your results become your story, backed by data.

Rapid, Cost-Effective Implementation

No lengthy setup. No disruptive processes. JOB-Ready is survey-based, scalable, and designed to deliver maximum insight with minimal effort.

The Difference

More Than a Rating.
A Strategic Advantage.

Most assessments give you a score and leave you to figure out the rest. JOB-Ready gives you the tools to actually move forward.

This isn't just measurement.

It's momentum.

Clarity

Know exactly what's working and what needs attention

Credibility

Earn a globally recognized Seal of Excellence

Content

Get recruitment-ready reports you can use immediately

Connection

Strengthen ties with employers and industry partners

Confidence

Tell your story backed by real data, not assumptions

Built For You

Designed for Institutions That Take Employability Seriously

Universities seeking to improve graduate outcomes and employer engagement

Private Institutions looking to differentiate in a competitive market

Faculties & Departments wanting subject-specific insights and promotion

Marketing Teams needing credible, data-backed content for recruitment

Leadership requiring evidence for accreditation, strategy, and reporting

Whether you're a regional college or a research university, JOB-Ready scales to your needs.

Support

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the JOB-Ready process take?

Most institutions complete the full cycle, from survey deployment to final reports, within 8–12 weeks.

What stakeholders are surveyed?

Students, alumni, employers, and faculty. Each group receives a tailored survey designed to capture relevant insights.

Can we assess specific programs or subjects?

Yes. JOB-Ready can provide subject-level analysis and promotion, not just institution-wide results.

How is JOB-Ready different from rankings?

Rankings reduce performance to a single number. JOB-Ready gives you detailed, actionable insights plus marketing tools to tell your story.

What's the investment?

Pricing varies based on institution size and scope. Contact us for a customized proposal.

Ready to See What's
Really Working?

Get the clarity you need to improve outcomes, strengthen your brand, and tell a story the world believes.

Questions? Reach us at info@AppliedHE.com