ABSTRACT
This chapter concentrates on generic competences, which are needed to handle various and challenging situations, enabling persons to shift knowledge, to use different tools and methods, and to interact with others in responsible way. It explores job-relevant generic competences by asking higher education graduates what activities and requirements they experience at work. The chapter explains what German labour market expects from students leaving higher education system. With regard to learning outcomes in higher education, 'competencies, skills and knowledge' acquired during the learning process have gained significant importance and have emerged as key concepts, especially in reference to quality assurance. The chapter aims to confirm areas of generic competences higher education graduates need in labour market, using data of a survey which applied specially developed instrument about graduates' generic job-related activities and requirements. It also explores which activities higher education graduates execute their professional lives, and which activity profiles can be found regarding graduates' area of study, occupational area and occupational status.
