ABSTRACT
The continuing development and re-interpretation of graduate attributes is perhaps inevitable in light of the ever-changing nature of 'the graduate'. The widening access agenda and a greater emphasis on inclusion for individuals who may previously have been marginalised in terms of higher education has, quite literally, changed the face of university graduates and in addition to greater diversity we now also have greater numbers. Further differentiation amongst graduates is demanded and universities have responded with skills awards schemes, placement and internship opportunities, extra-curricular training courses and career planning modules in order to provide learners with opportunities to add extra value to their degree studies. Working with learners to help them to identify and take ownership of the personal attributes that they need for the life and career stage at which they find themselves will be key to the continuing value of graduate attributes as an asset to individuals, the workplace and wider society.
