Identifying essential skills for Vietnamese students in the context of industry 4.0 through text mining method
Abstract
In the context of Industry 4.0, the demand for essential graduate skills is evolving rapidly. Unlike previous studies, this research employs a bilingual text mining approach (English and Vietnamese) to compare academic findings with employers’ practical expectations. The results reveal that soft skills, particularly communication, critical thinking, and creativity, are emphasized more frequently than technology-related hard skills. The findings affirm the growing importance of human-oriented soft skills in meeting the demands of the modern labor market. Priority recommendations focus on integrating soft skills into student curricula, promoting interdisciplinary learning, and strengthening industry collaboration through internships and experiential projects.