Analysis of Communication Competence Levels Among Graduates of Communication Faculty

Abstract

Individuals with higher education are expected to have a high “communication level” or, in other words, “communication competence.” However, it is known that new graduates may experience problems in adapting to the jobs they start. While some graduates adapt to the sector quickly, others struggle to fulfill the academic and social roles expected of them. The research aims to investigate the communication competence levels of students who graduated from the departments of the Faculty of Communication and entered business life. The study adopted a quantitative research methodology, the Communication Competence Scale, applied to 400 graduates, 100 from each Anadolu University Faculty of Communication Sciences department. The quota sampling method, one of the non-probability sampling methods, was used in this study, and the target number was reached with the answers from the graduates reached by e-mail. In addition to revealing differences between departments, it also helped students assess the practicality of their training and identify gaps in their skill sets.